Florida to fine businesses that ask for proof of vaccine

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis passed a law that will allow the state to start issuing fines to schools, businesses, and government agencies that ask for proof of vaccination.

Florida schools and businesses can now be fined $5,000 for requiring proof of vaccination. This means a fine every time proof of vaccination is required, not a one time deal. This leaves businesses with no financially responsible option other than to scratch vaccine mandates.

Though the rule will not affect businesses that require their employees to be vaccinated, private can still mandate and check for vaccinations.
The cruise industry won't be affected by the law because of a federal court order that temporarily blocked enforcement of the law on cruise ships.

Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried said, "Governor DeSantis is retaliating against Floridian's who are trying to protect themselves and their communities from COVID-19. This not only goes against common sense, it's also an insult to the free market principles that he claims to champion."