S.F. Police Code Article 49 § 4920
CONFLICT WITH OTHER CITY LAWS (San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance)
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If there is a conflict between the requirements of this Article and any City law, rule or regulation existing as of the effective date of Ordinance No. 249-14 , amending this Article, the requirements of this Article shall prevail. 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
Section 4920 of San Francisco Police Code Article 49 establishes a hierarchy among local laws: where this Article's requirements conflict with any other City law, rule, or regulation that existed as of the effective date of Ordinance No. 249-14, the Article's own requirements take precedence. This means the Article functions as the controlling authority in cases of inconsistency with pre-existing City rules. The provision does not address conflicts with laws enacted after that ordinance's effective date.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4920, property owners and managers operating under Article 49 should be aware that the Article's requirements override conflicting City laws or regulations that predate Ordinance No. 249-14. Compliant operators generally review their practices against Article 49's standards first when a potential conflict with another City rule arises. Consulting the official version of the San Francisco Police Code directly is advisable, as published versions may not reflect the most current amendments.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4920 means that if another City rule or regulation appears to contradict a protection or requirement found in Article 49, the Article 49 provision generally controls — which can be relevant when asserting rights under this Article. Tenants who believe a landlord is relying on a conflicting City rule to avoid Article 49 obligations may find it useful to raise § 4920 when engaging with a rent board proceeding or tenant-rights organization. Because the scope of this provision depends on when specific laws were enacted relative to Ordinance No. 249-14, reviewing the official Code or speaking with a tenant-rights resource can help clarify how it applies.
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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