ORLANDO, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order granting clemency to Florida residents and businesses charged with violating local COVID-19 safety protocols.
The executive order covers criminal penalties for things like refusing to practice social distancing or adhering to mask mandates.
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The governor said the state’s clemency board would meet in the coming weeks and pardon any Floridian that has outstanding COVID-19 infractions.
The order does not apply to citations issued by the state.
It also does not apply to assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals or other healthcare facilities.