Agricultural District 1-A: firearm sales at the Cow Palace.

Existing law divides the state into agricultural districts, and establishes that District 1-A is the County of San Mateo and the City and County of San Francisco. Existing law generally establishes the powers and duties of a district agricultural association, and also generally regulates the transfer of firearms. A violation of the statutes governing agricultural districts is a misdemeanor. This bill would require the prior approval of the board of supervisors of both the County of San Mateo and the City and County of San Francisco for an officer, employee, operator, or lessee of District 1-A to contract for, authorize, or allow an event at which a firearm or ammunition is sold at the Cow Palace. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.