2016 San Francisco Ordinance 160222 Prohibiting Leasing for the Extraction of Fossil Fuels

This ordinance prohibits the city and county from entering into or extending leases that allow for the extraction of fossil fuels on city-owned or controlled land. It also requires the Director of Property to inspect these properties to ensure that any current or former lessee complies with local environmental laws. The ordinance aims to align the city's investments and activities with its goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a renewable energy economy.