San Francisco's officials are advocating for stricter penalties against the resale of stolen goods through a proposed law, a response to increasing illegal vending issues in the city. This effort, led by Mayor Lurie and Sen. Scott Wiener, aims to address a problem exacerbated by a 2018 law decriminalizing street vending. The legislation targets vendors selling frequently stolen items, empowering police to issue tickets for violations. Elected leaders claim this move is necessary to improve public safety amidst rising crime, particularly in areas struggling with drug use and homelessness.
San Francisco's proposal aims to impose tougher penalties on those reselling stolen goods, addressing issues stemming from a decriminalized street vending law that inadvertently facilitated illegal activities.
Mayor Lurie and Sen. Wiener’s bill focuses on preventing illegal fencing operations amid the city's issues with drug use and homelessness, which have fostered a chaotic environment.
According to Rodrigo Lopez of the Mission Street Vendors Association, illegal street vendors threaten public safety, leading to a more unsafe environment for legitimate street businesses.
Wiener stated that illegal fencing operations have become 'increasingly disruptive,' underscoring the urgent need for legislative action to combat this issue.
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