Cities' Enforcement Options are Further Limited with Decriminalization of California Retail Food Code -
Senate Bill 972, which takes effect January 1, 2023, completely decriminalizes sidewalk food vending, creating a new...more
BB&K Attorney Albert Maldonado Shares Insights from Helping Cities with Sidewalk Vendor Laws -
It has been nearly 2 years since Senate Bill 946 went into effect, which limits how local governments can regulate sidewalk...more
California's AB 992 Analyzed in PublicCEO by BB&K's HongDao Nguyen and Albert Maldonado -
Clicking the “like” button has become second nature.
Whether it’s a thumbs up, hug or sad face on Facebook, or a heart reaction...more
New California Law Addresses Prohibition on Serial Meetings on Social Media -
California public officials could run afoul of the Brown Act if they communicate with legislative members of the same body on social media...more
The recent invalidation of the City of Sacramento’s aggressive solicitation ordinance in SRCEH v. City of Sacramento illustrates the dilemma faced by cities when trying enforce regulations that affect free speech rights. This...more
Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed legislation that clears the way for sidewalk vendors to legally operate statewide and requires cities to establish a permitting process if they wish to regulate the industry.
Originally...more
Legislation signed last week by Gov. Jerry Brown limits California cities’ abilities to regulate street vending. Notably, Senate Bill 946 prohibits all criminal penalties for sidewalk vending violations and allows anyone...more
California law does not allow local legislative bodies to pass statutory development agreements by initiative.
In Center for Community Action & Environmental Justice v. City of Moreno Valley, decided late last month by a...more