Article 2 - Shopping Cart or Laundry Cart Retrieval Services

California Business and Professions Code — §§ 22435.10-22435.13

Sections (5)

Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 291, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.

The provisions of Section 22435.2 shall apply when a shopping cart or a laundry cart has a sign permanently affixed to it that identifies the owner of the cart or the retailer, or both; notifies the public of the procedure to be utilized for authorized removal of the cart from the premises; notifies the public that the unauthorized removal of the cart from the premises or parking area of the retail establishment, or the unauthorized possession of the cart, is a violation of state law; and lists a valid telephone number or address for returning the cart removed from the premises or parking area to the owner or retailer.

§ 22435.10

Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 687, Sec. 1.

As used in this article:

(a)“In the business of shopping cart or laundry cart retrieval” means to search for, gather, and restore possession to the owner, or an agent thereof, for compensation or in expectation of compensation, of shopping carts or laundry carts located outside the premises or parking area of a retail establishment.

(b)“Shopping cart” means a basket which is mounted on wheels or a similar device generally used in a retail establishment by a customer for the purpose of transporting goods of any kind.

(c)“Laundry cart” means a basket which is mounted on wheels and used in a coin-operated laundry or drycleaning retail establishment by a customer or an attendant for the purpose of transporting fabrics and the supplies necessary to process them.

(d)“Parking area” means a parking lot or other property provided by a retailer for use by a customer for parking an automobile or other vehicle.

§ 22435.11

Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 687, Sec. 1.

(a)Any person who engages in the business of shopping cart or laundry cart retrieval shall retain records showing written authorization from the cart owner, or an agent thereof, to retrieve the cart or carts and to be in possession of the cart or carts retrieved.

(b)A copy of the record showing written authorization shall be maintained in each vehicle used for shopping cart or laundry cart retrieval.

§ 22435.12

Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 687, Sec. 1.

Each vehicle employed for the retrieval of shopping carts or laundry carts shall display a sign that clearly identifies the retrieval service.

§ 22435.13

Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 687, Sec. 1.

Any person who violates the provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor.

The provisions of this section are not intended to preclude the application of any other laws relating to prosecution for theft.