[IMPORTANT] Updated State of Emergency and Emergency Orders

Be safe everyone!

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State of Emergency: Governor Desantis
The Governor’s Executive Orders 24-214 & 215 declaring a state of emergency for sixty days in 51 counties has triggered the provisions concerning temporary authority for out-of-state security licensees during declared emergencies contained in Rule 5N-1.120, Florida Administrative Code. I have attached the Governor’s Executive Orders 24-214 & 215 and Rule 5N-1.120 for your review.

It is important to note, the Governor’s Executive Orders 24-208 & 209 relating to Hurricane Helene that previously declared a state of emergency in 61 counties are still in effect. The 6 counties that were not included in the Governor’s Executive Orders 24-208 & 209 are now included in Executive Orders 24-214 & 215. These counties are:

* Broward
* Indian River
* Martin
* Miami-Dade
* Palm Beach
* St. Lucie

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Emergency Order: Commissioner Simpson
In response to the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Helene, Commissioner Simpson has issued Emergency Order 2024-010.  Contained in Emergency Order 2024-010 is the suspension of all chapter 493 license renewal deadlines, late fees, and duplicate license fees from September 26, 2024 through November 10, 2024. I have attached the Commissioner’s Emergency Order 2024-010 for your review.

Please be aware Emergency Order 2024-010 only encompasses the 61 counties contained in Governor’s Executive Orders 24-208 & 209 relating to Hurricane Helene and it does not suspend the requirement for Class “G” licensees to provide 4 hours of annual firearms requalification.