CA SB276

Authorizes San Francisco to adopt an ordinance requiring permits for selling merchandise on public property (streets/sidewalks) that the city determines is commonly targeted by retail theft, effective until January 1, 2031

First violation results in a written warning; 2nd and 3rd violations within 18 months are infractions; subsequent violations can be infractions or misdemeanors punishable by up to 6 months jail time and/or fines

Permit fees capped at $25 for applicants earning less than 200% of area median income or enrolled in public assistance programs like CalWORKs, CalFresh, or Medi-Cal

Permitting agency must accept alternative IDs (driver's license, taxpayer ID, municipal ID) instead of social security numbers and cannot inquire about immigration status, citizenship, or criminal history

Requires annual reporting to the Board of Supervisors and Legislature on permits issued, violations, demographics of those cited, and enforcement actions taken