Policy Text
MOUNTAIN
2020
POLICE
VIEW
MOUNTAIN VIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONAL SERVICES UNIT
TRAINING AND INFORMATION
BULLETIN
DATE:
02/11/2020
BULLETIN NUMBER:
20-03
SUBJECT:
Sidewalk Vendors (Senate Bill 946)
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INFORMATION:
On January 1, 2019, Senate Bill 946, also known as the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act, went into
effect, which decriminalized sidewalk vending. Instead, a violation may only be punishable by
an administrative fine, pursuant to an ability-to-pay determination.
Mountain View City Ordinance (MVCC) Chapter 15 (Mobile Vendor) was amended. We may
now issue mobile vendors administrative citations for violation of MVCC 15.15 - Permit
Required.
Fine amount:
First offense
Second offense
$250
$500
Third & Subsequent offense $1,000.00
A case number is optional but you should take notes in case if the vendor contests the
administrative citation and at a minimum add the citation number to your Officer Worn Camera
incident tag.
Mobile Vendors can obtain a mobile vending permit through the City Hall Finance Department
but in order to receive a mobile vendor permit, applicant must obtain all required local, state
and/or federal permits to operate (Mobile Vending Application).
It is important to understand MVCC Chapter 15 is non-criminal and only administrative citations
shall be used when issuing a citation. If you issue an administrative citation, you will have to
provide the person with an "Ability to Pay" form (PD-210A). A copy of the Ability to Pay form
can be found on the MVPD DOC website under Resources and online at www.MVPD.gov.
Prepared by: Sergeant Cary Shueh
Approved by: Lt. Dan Frohlich
CONFIDENTIAL FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY