San Francisco Supervisor Proposes Grocery Protection Act

The text discusses a proposal introduced by San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston, called the Grocery Protection Act, which aims to require grocery stores to provide six months' notice before closing a location and to explore a replacement supermarket at the vacated location. The proposal also includes provisions for exceptions to the notice requirement and legal remedies for non-compliance. This initiative comes as the city grapples with a rise in store closures amid a challenging operating environment marked by crime and drug-related issues.

• San Francisco supervisor Dean Preston introduces the Grocery Protection Act, requiring grocery stores to provide six months' notice before closure and explore replacement options.
• The proposal includes exceptions to the notice requirement based on unforeseeable business circumstances and provisions for legal proceedings in case of non-compliance.