ORLANDO, Fla. — We now know just how much the state of Florida will fine businesses that try to get proof of vaccination from a customer.
What You Need To Know
- Florida passed a law banning so-called vaccination passports
- New rule taking effect Sept. 16 fines businesses $5,000 for violations
- No word whether this will affect the cruise industry
A new rule filed by the Florida Department of Health says it will fine $5,000 for each violation, per individual, as well as a separate violation against any business, governmental entity or educational institution that tries to require vaccine verification before serving the customer.
The business, government entity or educational institution will get a notice of violation and the right to have a hearing before the agency takes final action.
The fine does not affect businesses who mandate vaccines among employees.
The rule takes effect Sept. 16.
FDOH made the rule under the new law passed in the Florida Legislature earlier this…
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