44-1799.31. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Business of shopping cart retrieval" means searching for, gathering and restoring possession to the owner or the owner’s agent, for compensation or in expectation of compensation, of shopping carts located outside the premises or parking area of a retail establishment. 2. " Parking […]
44-1799.32. Prohibition of certain shopping cart activity; applicability; consent; presumption A. A person shall not do any of the following with the intent to temporarily or permanently deprive the owner or retailer of possession of a shopping cart, if the shopping cart has a permanently affixed sign as provided in subsection B: 1. Remove a […]
44-1799.33. Finding; impoundment of shopping carts by local agencies; conditions; emergencies; costs; fines; disposal of unclaimed carts; applicability A. The legislature finds that the retrieval by local government agencies of shopping carts specified in this section is in need of uniform statewide regulation and constitutes a matter of statewide concern that shall be governed solely […]
44-1799.34. Shopping cart retrieval; records; sign A. A person who engages in the business of shopping cart retrieval shall retain records showing written authorization from the cart’s owner, or an agent of the owner, to retrieve the cart and to be in possession of the carts retrieved. B. A copy of the record showing written […]
44-1799.35. Applicability of article; local ordinances This article does not invalidate an ordinance of, or shall not be construed to prohibit the adoption of an ordinance by a city, town or county that regulates or prohibits the removal of shopping carts from the premises or parking areas of a retail establishment except to the extent […]
44-1799.36. Violation; classification; applicability A. A person who violates any provision of this article is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor. B. This article is not intended to preclude the application of any other laws relating to prosecution for a criminal offense.
