Norwegian Cruise Line Sues the State of Florida for Anti-Vaccine Law

Norwegian Cruise Line Filed a Lawsuit Against Florida for its Ridiculous Anti-Vaccine Law: Complete Info Here!  

Norwegian Cruise line sued the state of Florida on Tuesday. According to the complaint filed in the Southern District of Florida, Norwegian Cruise Lines Holdings described the suit as a "last resort." The suit was filed against Scott A. Rivkees, Florida’s Surgeon General.  

As per the company, the state law contradicts its codes and the covid protocol at large. The particular state law forbids asking passengers to prove their vaccine status. As per the filing, the Norwegian company was expecting to resume its business after August 15, but Florida's ridiculous law has disrupted their plan.  

 NCHL called the law "debilitating for the entire cruise community." 
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The complaint reads, "in an impossible dilemma as it prepares to set sail from Florida: NCLH will find itself either on the wrong side of health and safety and the operative federal legal framework, or else on the wrong side of Florida law." The company further called the law, "debilitating for the entire cruise community.”  

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The 'Anti-Vaccine law' is backed by the Republican government. Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, had put the law into effect on May 3. The order stated a ban on the use of Vaccine passports. Companies resisting the law face a fine of $5,000 per violation for asking customers their vaccination status.  

 “In Florida, your personal choice regarding vaccinations will be protected," said DeSantis. 
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In a statement, DeSantis said, “In Florida, your personal choice regarding vaccinations will be protected and no business or government entity will be able to deny you services based on your decision." CNN reported that it has reached out to the Florida Health Department after the federal lawsuit was filed.      

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