§ 7.60.040 Prohibition against removing, possessing and altering carts.

   It is unlawful for any person except the owner of a cart or the owner’s agent to do any of the following acts:

   (A)   To remove a cart from the premises or parking area of a business establishment without the express, written consent of the owner;

   (B)   To be in possession of any cart while that cart is not located on the premises or parking lot of the owner of the cart without the express written consent of the owner. Written permission to remove a shopping cart shall be valid for a period not to exceed 72 consecutive hours;

   (C)   To be in possession of any shopping cart with serial numbers removed, obliterated or altered; or

   (D)   To alter, convert or tamper with a cart, or to remove any part or portion thereof or to remove, obliterate or alter serial numbers on a cart.

(1995 Code, § 7.60.040) (Ord. 06-2011, passed - -2006)