# Law and Legislation Committee 9/1/2020

The City of Sacramento Law and Legislation Committee met on September 1, 2020. On fireworks, staff reported that 96 approved booths generated about $2.4 million in gross sales in 2020, with proceeds supporting local nonprofits. After public comment and discussion of illegal fireworks, enforcement resources, and the possible effects of banning state-approved “safe and sane” fireworks, a committee member directed staff to return with a comprehensive enforcement approach, including possible penalties and fees, industry and nonprofit engagement, and information on outcomes in jurisdictions that banned fireworks. No ban or spending approval was adopted in the discussion provided.

The committee unanimously forwarded a massage-business ordinance to the City Council, with direction for a one-year review of its effects on legitimate providers and for staff to track and report collected penalties; staff clarified that no dedicated fund was being proposed. The ordinance would require permits for massage businesses and strengthen operating standards to address prostitution and human trafficking. On tobacco-retailer code amendments, the motion was narrowed to an exemption for certain projects already in the pipeline, excluding the proposed fresh-food exemption. The transcript ends during the roll call, so the vote outcome is not available. No contracts, vendor awards, or procurement purchases were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 01, 2020

### Sources
- [Law and Legislation Committee 9/1/2020](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXuumd_F5Uo) - City of Sacramento