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Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS›Chapter 62 — DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS

SEC. 62.11. AMENDMENT AND REPEAL.

San Francisco Administrative Code · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-09-09 · San Francisco

No part of this Chapter may be amended or repealed except by a vote of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, except that the Board of Supervisors may amend or repeal this Chapter as it deems necessary (1) to recognize domestic partnerships formed in other jurisdictions to the same extent as marriages formed in other jurisdictions, and (2) to afford domestic partners, to the fullest extent legally possible, the same rights, benefits, responsibilities, obligations and duties as spouses.

(Added by Ord. 78-04, File No. 040318, App. 5/6/2004)

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San Francisco Administrative Code
  1. Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 2 — BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  3. Chapter 2A — EXECUTIVE BRANCH
  4. Chapter 2B — ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARDS (TAX APPEAL BOARDS)
  5. Chapter 3 — BUDGET PROCEDURES
  6. Chapter 4 — CITY BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEHICLES
  7. Chapter 5 — ADVISORY BODIES AND COMMISSIONS
  8. Chapter 6 — PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
  9. Chapter 7 — DISASTER COUNCIL
  10. Chapter 8 — DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND PUBLICATIONS
  11. Chapter 9A — FARMERS' MARKET
  12. Chapter 9B — FLEA MARKET
  13. Chapter 10 — FINANCE, TAXATION, AND OTHER FISCAL MATTERS
  14. Chapter 10A — [REQUEST FOR SHERIFF’S SERVICES]
  15. Chapter 10B — SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
  16. Chapter 10C — REIMBURSEMENT FOR TOWING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES
  17. Chapter 10E — PLANNING MONITORING
  18. Chapter 10F — 1660 MISSION STREET SURCHARGE
  19. Chapter 10G — BOARD OF APPEALS SURCHARGE FOR PERMITS AND FEES
  20. Chapter 10H — RECOVERY OF COSTS OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
  21. Chapter 11 — FRANCHISES
  22. Chapter 12 — HOUSING AUTHORITY
  23. Chapter 12A — HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
  24. Chapter 12D — MINORITY/WOMEN/LOCAL BUSINESS UTILIZATION
  25. Chapter 12E — BAN ON CITY USE OF GAS-POWERED LANDSCAPING EQUIP…
  26. Chapter 12F — IMPLEMENTING THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES - NORTHERN …
  27. Chapter 12H — IMMIGRATION STATUS
  28. Chapter 12I — CIVIL IMMIGRATION DETAINERS
  29. Chapter 12L — PUBLIC ACCESS TO RECORDS AND MEETINGS OF NONPROF…
  30. Chapter 12M — PROTECTION OF PRIVATE INFORMATION
  31. Chapter 12N — LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND …
  32. Chapter 12S — WORKING FAMILIES CREDIT PROGRAM
  33. Chapter 12Y — SAN FRANCISCO SLAVERY DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE
  34. Chapter 13 — JAILS AND PRISONERS
  35. Chapter 14A — DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
  36. Chapter 14B — LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE UTILIZATION AND NONDIS…
  37. Chapter 14C — [EXPIRED]
  38. Chapter 15 — MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
  39. Chapter 16 — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY
  40. Chapter 17 — PUBLIC OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES
  41. Chapter 18 — PAYROLL PROCEDURE
  42. Chapter 19 — PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA ORDINANCE
  43. Chapter 19A — PUBLIC HEALTH
  44. Chapter 19B — ACQUISITION OF SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY
  45. Chapter 20 — SOCIAL SERVICES
  46. Chapter 21 — ACQUISITION OF COMMODITIES AND SERVICES
  47. Chapter 21A — HEALTH-RELATED COMMODITIES AND SERVICES
  48. Chapter 21B — CORE INITIATIVES ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS, DRUG O…
  49. Chapter 21D — FOOD PURCHASES AT HOSPITALS OPERATED BY THE DEPA…
  50. Chapter 21E — GOODS OR SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR INCARCERATED PER…
  51. Chapter 21F — SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SOCIAL…
  52. Chapter 21G — GRANTS
  53. Chapter 21H — PROCUREMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
  54. Chapter 22 — RADIO COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
  55. Chapter 22A — INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
  56. Chapter 22B — TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  57. Chapter 22C — PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS
  58. Chapter 22D — OPEN DATA POLICY
  59. Chapter 22E — CITY-OWNED FIBER-OPTIC FACILITIES
  60. Chapter 22G — OFFICE OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
  61. Chapter 22H — DESIGNATION UNDER HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY A…
  62. Chapter 22I — OFFICE OF CYBER SECURITY AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF…
  63. Chapter 22J — ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS
  64. Chapter 23 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
  65. Chapter 23A — SURPLUS PUBLIC LANDS ORDINANCE
  66. Chapter 24 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
  67. Chapter 24A — ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE LOCAL RENT SUPPLEMENT P…
  68. Chapter 25 — STREET LIGHTING
  69. Chapter 26 — [RESERVED]
  70. Chapter 27 — HEALTHY NAIL SALON RECOGNITION PROGRAM
  71. Chapter 28 — ADMINISTRATIVE DEBARMENT PROCEDURE
  72. Chapter 29 — FINDINGS OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FEASIBILITY
  73. Chapter 29A — APPROVAL OF POWER PLANT; PLANNING CODE SEC. 303(q)
  74. Chapter 29B — CHILD CARE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CITY AND CITYFU…
  75. Chapter 30 — CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
  76. Chapter 31 — CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROCEDURES A…
  77. Chapter 32 — RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
  78. Chapter 33 — COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
  79. Chapter 33A — LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVE…
  80. Chapter 34 — NOTIFICATION TO ASSESSOR CONCERNING ZONING RECLAS…
  81. Chapter 35 — RESIDENTIAL, HOTEL, AND PDR COMPATIBILITY AND PRO…
  82. Chapter 36 — COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS AREA PLANS AND PROGRAMS
  83. Chapter 37 — RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION OR…
  84. Chapter 37A — RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION FEE
  85. Chapter 37B — MIDTOWN PARK APARTMENTS
  86. Chapter 38 — COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS; ACCESS IMPROVEMENT OBLIGATI…
  87. Chapter 39 — [RIGHT TO RETURN TO REVITALIZED PUBLIC HOUSING]
  88. Chapter 40 — HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT LOAN PROGRAM
  89. Chapter 41 — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION
  90. Chapter 41A — RESIDENTIAL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION
  91. Chapter 41B — COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ACT
  92. Chapter 41C — TIME-SHARE CONVERSION ORDINANCE
  93. Chapter 41D — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL VISITOR POLICIES
  94. Chapter 41E — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL MAIL RECEPTACLE ORDINANCE
  95. Chapter 41F — TOURIST HOTEL CONVERSION
  96. Chapter 41G — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL COVID-19 PROTECTIONS
  97. Chapter 42 — [RESERVED]
  98. Chapter 43 — MUNICIPAL FINANCE LAW
  99. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
  100. Title 2 — FINANCING RESIDENCES
  101. Title 3 — BONDS
  102. Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
  103. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
  104. Title 2 — FINANCING FACILITIES
  105. Title 3 — BONDS
  106. Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
  107. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  108. Title 2 — PROVISIONS RELATING TO FORMATION OF DISTRICTS
  109. Title 3 — PROVISIONS RELATING TO BONDS
  110. Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
  111. Title 5 — CHANGE PROCEEDINGS
  112. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
  113. Title 2 — RESIDENCES
  114. Title 3 — BONDS
  115. ▸Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
    Overview
    1. SEC. 44.2. [RESERVED.]
    2. Chapter 45 — JURY FEES
    3. Chapter 46 — CURBSIDE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PERMIT PROGRAM.
    4. Chapter 47 — PREFERENCE IN CITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS
    5. Chapter 48 — RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
    6. Chapter 49 — SECURITY DEPOSITS FOR RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY
    7. Chapter 49A — RESIDENTIAL TENANT COMMUNICATIONS
    8. Chapter 49B — RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS: LOCK REPLACEMENTS BY L…
    9. Chapter 50 — NONPROFIT PERFORMING ARTS LOAN PROGRAM
    10. Chapter 51 — VOLUNTARY ARTS CONTRIBUTIONS PROGRAM
    11. Chapter 52 — SAN FRANCISCO CARBON MITIGATION PROGRAM
    12. Chapter 53 — URBAN AGRICULTURE
    13. Chapter 53A — URBAN AGRICULTURE INCENTIVE ZONES ACT PROCEDURES
    14. Chapter 55 — MECHANICAL STREET SWEEPING
    15. Chapter 56 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    16. Chapter 57 — FILM COMMISSION
    17. Chapter 58 — RIGHT TO COUNSEL IN CIVIL MATTERS
    18. Chapter 58A — RIGHT TO CIVIL COUNSEL FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC V…
    19. Chapter 59 — HEALTHY FOOD RETAILER ORDINANCE
    20. Chapter 59A — FOOD SECURITY AND EQUITY REPORTS
    21. Chapter 60 — ASSISTED HOUSING PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
    22. Chapter 61 — WATERFRONT LAND USE
    23. ▸Chapter 62 — DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS
      Overview
      1. SEC. 62.1. PURPOSE.
      2. SEC. 62.2. DEFINITIONS.
      3. SEC. 62.3. ESTABLISHING A DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP.
      4. SEC. 62.4. ENDING DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS.
      5. SEC. 62.5. COUNTY CLERK'S RECORDS.
      6. SEC. 62.6. LEGAL EFFECT OF DECLARATION OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP.
      7. SEC. 62.7. CODIFICATION.
      8. SEC. 62.8. FILING FEES.
      9. SEC. 62.9. CIVIL CEREMONY.
      10. SEC. 62.10. RECOGNITION OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS, CIVIL UNIONS…
      11. SEC. 62.11. AMENDMENT AND REPEAL.
      12. SEC. 62.12. SEVERABILITY.
      13. SEC. 62.13. DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS RATIFIED AND APPROVED.
    24. Chapter 63 — WATER EFFICIENT IRRIGATION ORDINANCE
    25. Chapter 64 — CITY EMPLOYEE AND CITY CONTRACTOR SAFETY AND HEALTH
    26. Chapter 65 — RENT REDUCTION AND RELOCATION PLAN FOR TENANTS IN…
    27. Chapter 66 — SEISMIC SAFETY RETROFIT PROGRAM
    28. Chapter 67 — THE SAN FRANCISCO SUNSHINE ORDINANCE OF 1999
    29. Chapter 67A — CELL PHONES, PAGERS AND SIMILAR SOUND-PRODUCING …
    30. Chapter 67B — PARENTAL LEAVE AND TELECONFERENCING
    31. Chapter 68 — CULTURAL EQUITY ENDOWMENT FUND
    32. Chapter 69 — SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH AUTHORITY
    33. Chapter 70 — IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
    34. Chapter 71 — MILLS ACT CONTRACT PROCEDURES
    35. Chapter 72 — RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FOR LEAD HAZARD REMEDIATION
    36. Chapter 74 — RENT ESCROW ACCOUNT PROGRAM
    37. Chapter 77 — BUILDING INSPECTION COMMISSION APPEALS
    38. Chapter 78 — DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION PERMIT TRACKING…
    39. Chapter 79 — PREAPPROVAL NOTICE FOR CERTAIN CITY PROJECTS
    40. Chapter 79A — ADDITIONAL PREAPPROVAL NOTICE FOR CERTAIN CITY P…
    41. Chapter 80 — ANTI-BLIGHT ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE
    42. Chapter 80A — ORDERS TO VACATE DUE TO HAZARDOUS HOUSING CONDIT…
    43. Chapter 82 — LOCAL HIRING POLICY FOR CONSTRUCTION
    44. Chapter 83 — FIRST SOURCE HIRING PROGRAM
    45. Chapter 85 — THE HOUSING INNOVATION PROGRAM
    46. Chapter 87 — FAIR HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION ORDINANCE
    47. Chapter 88 — PERFORMANCE AND REVIEW ORDINANCE OF 1999
    48. Chapter 89 — DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
    49. Chapter 90 — ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION
    50. Chapter 90A — PROMOTING AND SUSTAINING MUSIC AND CULTURE
    51. Chapter 91 — LANGUAGE ACCESS
    52. Chapter 92 — REAL ESTATE LOAN COUNSELING AND EDUCATION
    53. Chapter 93 — PREGNANCY INFORMATION DISCLOSURE AND PROTECTION O…
    54. Chapter 93A — SAN FRANCISCO REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS POLICY
    55. Chapter 94 — THE SAN FRANCISCO PLAZA PROGRAM
    56. Chapter 94A — THE SAN FRANCISCO SHARED SPACES PROGRAM
    57. Chapter 94B — ENTERTAINMENT ZONES
    58. Chapter 94C — DOWNTOWN HOSPITALITY ZONE
    59. Chapter 94D — GREATER DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT MAST…
    60. Chapter 95 — IDENTIFICATION CARDS
    61. Chapter 96 — COORDINATION BETWEEN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TH…
    62. Chapter 96A — LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
    63. Chapter 96B — POLICY MAKING MARIJUANA OFFENSES THE LOWEST LAW …
    64. Chapter 96C — POLICE INTERROGATION OF YOUTH - JEFF ADACHI YOUT…
    65. Chapter 96D — PRESENTATION OF YOUTH CASES
    66. Chapter 96E — [DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DATA REPORTING]
    67. Chapter 96F — COMMUNITY POLICING PLANS
    68. Chapter 96G — LIMITS ON POLICE DEPARTMENT USE AND STORAGE OF D…
    69. Chapter 96H — LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT POLICIES
    70. Chapter 96I — POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
    71. Chapter 96J — PROTECTING ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE FA…
    72. Chapter 97 — HEALTHCARE IMPACT REPORTS
    73. Chapter 98 — THE BETTER STREETS POLICY
    74. Chapter 99 — PUBLIC POWER IN NEW CITY DEVELOPMENTS
    75. Chapter 100 — PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTR…
    76. Chapter 101 — RESTRICTING THE PURCHASE, SALE, OR DISTRIBUTION …
    77. Chapter 102 — OUR CHILDREN, OUR FAMILIES COUNCIL
    78. Chapter 103 — NON-COOPERATION WITH IDENTITY-BASED REGISTRY ORD…
    79. Chapter 104 — COLLECTION OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDEN…
    80. Chapter 105 — CIGARETTE LITTER ABATEMENT FEE ORDINANCE
    81. Chapter 106 — CITY NAVIGATION CENTERS
    82. Chapter 107 — CULTURAL DISTRICTS
    83. Chapter 107A — AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTS AND CULTURAL DISTRICT
    84. Chapter 107B — CASTRO LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND…
    85. Chapter 107C — AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURAL DISTRICT
    86. Chapter 107D — SUNSET CHINESE CULTURAL DISTRICT
    87. Chapter 107E — PACIFIC ISLANDER CULTURAL DISTRICT
    88. Chapter 109 — PRIORITIZING 100% AFFORDABLE HOUSING
    89. Chapter 110 — FORGIVABLE LOAN FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS
    90. Chapter 111 — HOUSING REPORTS FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISA…
    91. Chapter 115 — AUTOMATED POINT OF SALE STATION REGISTRATION AND…
    92. Chapter 116 — COMPATIBILITY AND PROTECTION FOR RESIDENTIAL USE…
    93. Chapter 117 — COOPERATIVE LIVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MENTAL HEAL…
    94. Chapter 118 — PLACE FOR ALL PROGRAM
    95. Chapter 119 — SAFE PARKING PROGRAMS
    96. Chapter 120 — ADMINISTRATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS
    97. Chapter 121 — CLOSURE OF JUVENILE HALL
    98. Chapter 122 — CLOSURE OF COUNTY JAIL 4
    99. Chapter 123 — LIBRARY LAUREATE PROGRAMS
    100. Chapter 123A — LIBRARY READ TO RECOVERY PROGRAM
    101. Chapter 124 — EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL …

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