S.F. Police Code Article 49 § 4914
OUTREACH (San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance)
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(a) The OLSE shall establish a community-based outreach program to conduct education and outreach to employees, applicants, and potential applicants for employment regarding rights and procedures under this Article. The program may be targeted at workers or potential workers in industries or communities where, in the judgment of the OLSE, the need for education and outreach is greatest. (b) The HRC, in consultation with the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, shall establish a community-based outreach program to conduct education and outreach to applicants and potential applicants for housing regarding rights and procedures under this Article. The program may be targeted at individuals or communities where, in the judgment of the HRC, the need for education and outreach is greatest. (c) In establishing outreach programs as required by subsections (a) and (b), the OLSE and the HRC may partner with each other and/or with community-based organizations. Nothing in this Section 4914 shall preclude the OLSE or the HRC, by contract or grant, and consistent with other provisions of City law, from engaging the services of such organizations in establishing such community-based outreach programs, participating in such programs, or developing materials for such programs. Nothing in this Section 4914 shall preclude the OLSE or the HRC from combining the outreach programs required by subsections (a) and (b) with other related community outreach programs.
San Francisco Police Code Article 49, Section 4914 requires two city agencies to run community-based outreach programs explaining the rights and procedures established by Article 49. The Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) is responsible for reaching workers and job applicants, while the Human Rights Commission (HRC) is responsible for reaching housing applicants. Both agencies may focus their efforts on communities where the need is greatest, partner with each other, and collaborate with community-based organizations through contracts or grants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 4914 of S.F. Police Code Article 49 establishes that the HRC, working with the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, runs an outreach program to inform housing applicants of their rights under Article 49. Property owners and managers operating in San Francisco generally stay informed about these educational programs, as they signal the city's active enforcement posture and help define what applicants are expected to know about their rights. Operators familiar with the outreach materials produced under Section 4914 are better positioned to align their practices with the standards the city is actively publicizing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under S.F. Police Code Article 49, Section 4914, the Human Rights Commission is required to conduct community outreach so that housing applicants and potential applicants understand their rights under Article 49. If you are navigating the San Francisco housing application process, the HRC's outreach program—potentially delivered through community-based organizations—is one avenue for learning what protections apply to you. Tenant-rights organizations that partner with the HRC under Section 4914 may also be a resource for understanding how to raise a concern or pursue a complaint if you believe your rights have been violated.
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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