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(a) The fortuneteller shall issue a written receipt that shall include the name of the permittee who provided the services, the permittee's permit number, the services rendered, the amount charged for each service provided, and the amount paid or expected. If payment is made in a method other than cash, check, or credit card, the receipt shall so indicate.
(b) The permittee must keep copies of receipts for five years from date of issuance.
(Added by Ord. 196-03, File No. 021948, App. 8/1/2003)
The Chief of Police shall provide each fortuneteller granted a permit with an identification nameplate that shall contain a photograph, right thumbprint, name, and permit number of the permittee. The permittee must post the identification nameplate in a location clearly visible from the place where the fortuneteller tells fortunes or otherwise engages in the activity regulated by this article. The Department shall charge a fee for each identification nameplate issued as set annually by the San Francisco Police Commission.
(Added by Ord. 196-03, File No. 021948, App. 8/1/2003)
(a) When a fortuneteller operates at a roving or unfixed location, the fortuneteller shall provide a written copy of rate information to the customer that shall be printed in plain, legible letters. The rate document shall include a statement that if the customer has complaints, the customer may phone the City and County of San Francisco at 551-9595.
(b) When a fortuneteller operates out of a fixed location, the fortuneteller shall post rate information in a conspicuous place accessible by the patrons at the fixed location on a sign at least 8 × 10 inches in 14 pt. type. The signage shall also include a statement that if the customer has complaints, the customer may phone the City and County of San Francisco at 551-9595.
(c) If the fortuneteller operates by donation or an indirect method of payment, including remuneration that is at the discretion of the customer, the schedule of rates shall so indicate.
(d) The rates published shall be the only rates charged.
(Added by Ord. 196-03, File No. 021948, App. 8/1/2003)
When any of the information required by this Article or provided by the applicant changes, the permit holder shall within 15 days of the change provide to the Police Department's Permit Bureau in writing the updated information.
(Added by Ord. 196-03, File No. 021948, App. 8/1/2003)
The Chief of Police may, after a public hearing, make and enforce reasonable rules and regulations not in conflict with, but to carry out, the intent of Sections 1300 to 1321. If the Chief adopts such rules and regulations, the Chief shall mail copies of the rules and regulations to all holders of permits under this Chapter.
(Added by Ord. 196-03, File No. 021948, App. 8/1/2003)
The permittee shall upon request provide to the Police Department for inspection copies of all documents that the permittee is required by Sections 1300 to 1321 and by other laws to keep upon request.
(Added by Ord. 196-03, File No. 021948, App. 8/1/2003)
Any person violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor or an infraction. The complaint charging such violation shall specify whether the violation is a misdemeanor or infraction, which decision shall be that of the District Attorney.
If charged as an infraction, upon conviction, the violator shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500 and/or community service, for each provision violated.
If charged as a misdemeanor, upon conviction, the violator shall be punished by a fine of not less than $200 or more than $800, and/or community service, for each provision violated, or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
In any accusatory pleading charging a violation of this section, if the defendant has been previously convicted of a violation of this section, each such previous violation and conviction may be charged in the accusatory pleading. Any person violating any provision of this section a second time shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $900, and/or community service, for each provision violated, or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Any person violating any provision of this section a third time, and each subsequent time shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $400 and not more than $1,000, and/or community service, for each provision violated, or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(Added by Ord. 196-03, File No. 021948, App. 8/1/2003)
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