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Committee forwards street‑vending ordinance with proof‑of‑ownership and donation rules
Summary
The Budget & Finance Committee advanced an ordinance to require vending permits, authorize administrative fines and proof‑of‑ownership checks for new/labeled goods, and create a 90‑day storage and donation process for unclaimed items; implementation will require staffing and outreach, the BLA said.
A San Francisco Board of Supervisors Budget & Finance Committee hearing on March 2, 2022 advanced a package of changes to the Public Works Code that would require permits for street vending, authorize administrative enforcement and set rules for confiscated goods and donations. Vice Chair Asha Safai and Supervisor Matt Haney presided over the discussion; Supervisor Ronan and the mayor’s office helped shape the substitute legislation.
The ordinance creates a centralized permitting process for vendors, requires proof of ownership for the sale of new and labeled items, and directs the Department of Public Works (DPW) to pursue outreach and education to…
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