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Board raises maximum fines for aggressive pursuit, concealed‑weapon loitering on transit in first reading
Summary
The Board passed on first reading an ordinance to increase maximum fines for 'aggressive pursuit' and for loitering while carrying a concealed weapon on municipal transit property. The measure passed the first reading 9–2 after debate that included concerns about disparate enforcement and the need for training.
The Board of Supervisors approved on first reading an ordinance (item 36) to amend the police code to increase the maximum fine for two specified offenses when committed on municipal transit property: aggressive pursuit (willful, malicious or repeated following or harassment of another person) and loitering while carrying a concealed weapon. The change applies to Muni vehicles, platforms, cable cars and paid areas of transit stations.
Sponsor Supervisor David Chiu said the increase is one tool in a multi‑pronged approach to improve safety on public transit and thanked colleagues…
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