Public Conduct in San Francisco, CA (2026)
3 verified public conduct rules for San Francisco, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Aggressive Panhandling
San Francisco Police Code Section 120-2 prohibits aggressive solicitation — touching, blocking, threatening, or following — and bans solicitation near ATMs, bus stops, and outdoor dining at any time of day.
Aggressive Solicitation Restrictions
Some RestrictionsLoud Party Ordinance
Police Code Section 49 lets SFPD declare a gathering loud and unruly, post a warning, and impose response-cost fees on hosts and property owners for any return call within 12 hours.
Loud and Unruly Gathering Response
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Smoking Restrictions
Health Code Article 19F bans smoking and vaping in nearly all outdoor public spaces in San Francisco, including parks, plazas, transit stops, dining areas, common areas of multi-unit housing, and within 15 feet of any business entrance.