Acceptance of Benefits
San Diego Municipal Code § 27.3522
in effect§27.3522 Acceptance of Benefits
(a) A benefit is “accepted” when the recipient knows that he or she has either actual possession of the benefit or takes any action exercising direction or control over the benefit.
(b) In the case of a rebate or discount, a benefit is “accepted” when the recipient knows that the rebate or discount is not made in the regular course of business to members of the public.
(c) Discarding a benefit does not negate receipt or acceptance of the benefit, except when the benefit is a pass or ticket that has not been used or transferred to another person.
(d) Turning a benefit over to another person does not negate receipt or acceptance of the benefit.
(“Acceptance of Benefits” added 4-29-2002 by O-19055 N.S.)
(Amended 10-15-2013 by O-20302 N.S.; effective 11-14-2013.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter02/Ch02Art07Division35.pdf#page=9Fetched: 10/28/2026