Miami mandates shutdowns for businesses that violate COVID-19 rules. Here’s the order
Businesses inside Miami city limits now risk a minimum 10-day shutdown for violating emergency orders meant to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Officials announced the intention to create the tougher penalties Monday. The emergency order, signed at 9 a.m. Wednesday by City Manager Art Noriega, outlines mandatory closures for businesses found violating “New Normal” rules created by Miami-Dade County when officials reopened part of the local economy. The regulations range from capacity limits to prevent overcrowding and the wearing of face masks in most circumstances, measures to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Under the county’s New Normal regulations, businesses that are closed for violations could submit a plan to comply and reopen quickly, often within a day. Under Miami’s new order, business inside city limits face mandatory closures that last longer.
▪ First violation: 10-day shutdown
▪ Second violation: 15-day shutdown
▪ Third violation: 30-day shutdown
A fourth violation could result in the arrest of the business owner. Miami-Dade County or Miami municipal personnel can enforce the order.
Read the full order below:
This story was originally published July 1, 2020 at 11:41 AM.
