SB 276: City and County of San Francisco: merchandising sales.

This bill aims to regulate sidewalk vendors in a specific city and county. The city will be able to adopt an ordinance requiring a permit for the sale of certain merchandise on public property. To obtain a permit, vendors must demonstrate that there has been a significant pattern of merchandise being stolen and resold on public property in the area. The ordinance will provide punishments for selling merchandise without a permit, including fines and imprisonment. The city can charge a fee for the permit, and the fee must not exceed the cost of implementing the ordinance. The bill also prohibits the city from inquiring into certain information, such as immigration or criminal history, when issuing permits. Additionally, the city must hold workshops and public information campaigns before enacting the ordinance. The bill is considered an urgency measure, and it will take effect immediately…