San Francisco Passes Law Requiring Notice Before Grocery Store Closures

• San Francisco supervisor introduced "Grocery Protection Act" requiring 6 months notice before grocery store closures • Stores must post notices, inform city officials, and work with residents to find replacement stores or solutions • Law exempts closures due to unforeseeable business issues or natural disasters • Violations could lead businesses to face legal action, damages from affected parties • Comes as San Francisco sees rise in store closures amidst crime, drug, and homelessness crises