S.F. Police Code Article 49 § 4913
RULEMAKING (San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance)
Operative Text
(a) The Director of OLSE shall have authority to adopt regulations and guidelines that implement the employment provisions of this Article or that relate to provisions of this Article of general import or applicability; provided, that the Director of OLSE may adopt regulations or guidelines relating to provisions of general import or applicability only after consultation with the Director of HRC and the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development. (b) A designee of the Director of OLSE shall not have the authority under subsection (a) to adopt regulations or guidelines. But, at the discretion of the Director of OLSE, a designee shall have the authority to conduct hearings leading to the adoption of regulations or guidelines, and to consult with the Director of HRC and the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development regarding regulations or guidelines relating to provisions of general import or applicability. (c) The HRC, in consultation with the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, shall have authority to adopt regulations and guidelines that implement the housing provisions of this Article. The HRC may delegate this function to the Director of HRC. (d) A designee of the Director of HRC shall not have the authority under subsection (c) to adopt regulations or guidelines. But, at the discretion of the Director of HRC, a designee shall have the authority to conduct hearings leading to the adoption of regulations or guidelines, and to consult with the Director of OLSE and the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development regarding regulations or guidelines relating to provisions of general import or applicability. Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. Hosted by: American Legal Publishing
Under S.F. Police Code Article 49 § 4913, rulemaking authority for this Article is divided between two city offices: the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) Director handles regulations tied to the employment side of the Article, while the Human Rights Commission (HRC) — working with the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development — handles regulations tied to the housing side. In both cases, only the named Director (not a staff designee) may formally adopt rules, though designees may run hearings and conduct required consultations. This structure ensures that any binding guidance flows from accountable senior officials rather than delegated staff.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Article 49 should be aware that the housing-related regulations and guidelines they must follow under § 4913 are formally issued by the HRC, in coordination with the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development. Compliant operators generally track official rulemaking activity from the HRC Director — not informal staff guidance — as the authoritative source of binding housing requirements under this Article. Staying current with HRC-adopted regulations is a standard part of compliance practice for rental housing providers operating under Article 49.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4913 of Article 49 establishes that the rules governing your housing rights under this Article are formally adopted by the HRC Director, giving those regulations a clear chain of authority you can reference when a question arises about whether a particular guideline is binding. If you believe a housing requirement under Article 49 has not been followed, tenant-rights organizations familiar with San Francisco's HRC processes can help you understand what officially adopted regulations apply. You may also contact the HRC directly to confirm which regulations and guidelines are currently in effect under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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