SECTIONS 22435.10-22435.13 - California Statutes

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE

SECTION 22435.10-22435.13

22435.10. 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. (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. Each vehicle employed for the retrieval of shopping carts
or laundry carts shall display a sign that clearly identifies the
retrieval service.

22435.13. 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.