San Francisco CA Precautionary Principle Ordinance
In 2003, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors adopted the precautionary principle as city and county policy. It states in part, “Where there are reasonable grounds for concern, the precautionary approach to decision-making is meant to help reduce harm by triggering a process to select the least potential threat.” Another central goal is the inclusion of citizens as equal partners in decisions affecting their environment.
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San Francisco White Paper on Precaution
In 2003, a “white paper” report was released in support of the proposed Ordinance, which provided a thorough explanation of the history, intent and implications of the precautionary principle.
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