SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego City Council on Monday is set to consider adopting a new law aimed at expanding accessibility to grocery store coupons that proponents say could become the first of its kind.
The proposed ordinance , introduced by City Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera, is the first action item from the recently-established Select Committee on Addressing Cost of Living to be brought before the full council.
Under the proposed ordinance, grocers in the city who offer digital deals would be required to have paper coupons with the same deal available upon request. A sign noting these coupons’ availability or prices with any digital deals would also need to be clearly displayed for shoppers…