City Council Wrestles With Street Vending Rules

Bills would decriminalize violations and lift a permit cap, making life easier for thousands of unlicensed sellers. Opponents voice fears of chaotic sidewalks and unfair competition.

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A Push to Help Street Vendors ‘Leave the Shadows’

Legislation before the City Council would change regulations to make it easier for vendors to operate legally.

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Why Street Vendors Are Upset About a Ballot Measure

Proposition 2, which gives the Sanitation Department more authority to conduct sweeps of vendors, will hit immigrant vendors hard, an advocacy group said.

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