Suspended: On-Premises Consumption of Alcohol at Bars in Florida
UPDATE (7.1.20): This order has been amended by the Secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Click here for the Department’s July 1 update, and monitor this site or the state’s emergency website (link) for on-going updates.
The rapidly-changing coronavirus situation in Florida has led to a proactive policy response from the state. Per the Secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the consumption of alcohol at bars has been suspended indefinitely. Scroll down for more from the agency, including their guidance on which “bars” are now prohibited.
“DBPR Emergency Order 2020-09 suspends the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises for all vendors licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises who derive more than 50% of gross revenue from the sale of alcoholic beverages. Such vendors may continue to sell alcoholic beverages in sealed containers for consumption off the premises in accordance with Executive Order 20-71, Sections 1 and 2. Licensed restaurants may continue to operate for on-premises consumption of food and beverages at tables pursuant to the restrictions in Executive Order 20-139, so long as these vendors derive 50% or less of gross revenue from the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.”
