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By Anslem Samuel | Published November 16, 2011 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

No Sitting or Lying Down The San Francisco Police Department informed protesters that they were in violation of a sit-lie law that prohibits sitting or laying down on San Francisco sidewalks between 7am and 11pm. This criminal offense can result in a fine starting at $50 and possibly lead to jail time.

No Sitting or Lying Down

The San Francisco Police Department informed protesters that they were in…

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