§ 4-16.203. Prohibition.

(a)

It is unlawful for any person, either temporarily or permanently, to do any of the following acts, if a shopping cart has been properly marked in conformity with this chapter:

(1)

Remove a cart from the premises of the owner of such cart, or to be in possession of a cart that has been removed from the premises of the owner of such shopping cart, without the written consent of the owner.

This section shall not apply to carts removed from the premises, with the consent of the owner, for the purposes of repair, maintenance or disposal.

(2)

To be in possession of any shopping cart with serial numbers removed, obliterated, or altered, with the intent to temporarily or permanently deprive the owner or retailer of possession of the cart.

(3)

To alter, convert, or tamper with a shopping cart, or to remove any part or portion thereof or to remove, obliterate or alter serial numbers on a cart, with the intent to temporarily or permanently deprive the owner or retailer of possession of the cart.

(b)

It is unlawful and an infraction for any person, either temporarily or permanently to do any of the following acts, if a shopping cart has been properly marked in conformity with this chapter.

(1)

To cause or permit any cart to be abandoned on or upon any sidewalk, street or other public area, or upon any private property, other than the premises of the owner of such cart.

(2)

To be in possession of any shopping cart while that cart is not located on the premises or parking lot of a business establishment, without the written consent of the owner.

(Ord. 3486-C.S., § 1, effective 6-5-08)