This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to check state and federal criminal history records for applicants seeking licenses or permits for massage businesses. It aims to ensure that applicants meet safety and regulatory standards.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to access state and federal level summary criminal history for the licensing, permitting, and/or certification of massage business applicants.
How it got here
This legislation originated from the need for the San Francisco Department of Public Health to access criminal history for massage business applicants to ensure public safety.
The Department of Public Health drafted a resolution to authorize access to state and federal criminal history for massage business applicants, in line with Ordinance No. 105-23 regarding Massage Permit Requirements under the SF Health Code.
Supervisor Mandelman introduced the resolution to the Board of Supervisors, seeking to authorize the Department of Public Health to access criminal history for licensing and permitting of massage businesses.
The proposed legislation was referred to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee for review.
The committee recommended the resolution for adoption during their meeting.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution, allowing the Department of Public Health to access state and federal criminal history for massage business permits.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the authorization for the Department of Public Health to access criminal history information.
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