San Francisco Mayor Lurie, State Sen. Wiener Announce Legislation Tackling Street Selling of Stolen Goods

The state legislation, if passed, will allow law enforcement to target those who sell commonly stolen goods without a permit or proof of purchase.

California state Sen. Scott Wiener (L) and San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie (R) stand behind a podium at a press conference in San Francisco on Feb. 3, 2025. Lear Zhou/The Epoch Times

SAN FRANCISCO—Mayor Daniel Lurie, together with California State Sen. Scott Wiener, announced in a press release on Feb. 3 the San Francisco Allows Fencing Enforcement on Our Streets Act (SAFE Streets Act) to tackle fencing, or reselling of stolen goods, in the city.

The state legislation, if passed, will protect legitimate street vendors while allowing law enforcement to issue infractions, and a misdemeanor after multiple violations, against those who sell commonly stolen goods without a permit or proof of purchase.