Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's public-safety rules to repeal the prohibition on certain types of libraries lending or renting any book, magazine, pamphlet, or other printed matter to any person under the age of 21, unless the person has obtained a membership card with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Ordinance amending the Police Code to repeal the prohibition on certain types of libraries lending or renting any book, magazine, pamphlet, or other printed matter to any person under the age of 21, unless the person has obtained a membership card with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a proposal to amend the Police Code regarding library lending practices for individuals under 21 years old.
Supervisor Alan Wong introduced the ordinance to amend the Police Code to repeal the prohibition on certain types of libraries lending materials to individuals under 21 years old.
The ordinance was referred to relevant departments for comments and recommendations.
The ordinance was referred to the Youth Commission for their input and recommendation.
The Youth Commission reviewed the ordinance and positively recommended it to the Board of Supervisors.
The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee recommended the ordinance for passage.
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