The terms used in this chapter shall have the following meanings:
ABANDONMENT
The result of leaving, desertion or relinquishment of possession
and control of a shopping cart on property other than on the premises
or parking area as those terms are defined herein.
ESTABLISHMENT
A business located in the Village which offers or provides
a minimum number of 25 shopping carts for the use of customers of
such business regardless as to whether such business is advertised
or operated as a retail or wholesale business and regardless as to
whether it is open to the general public, a private business or a
membership store.
OWNER
Any person or entity, in connection with the function of
a business, who owns, leases, possesses or makes shopping carts available
to the public.
PARKING AREA
The parking lot or other area property provided by or afforded
an establishment for the use of patrons of such establishment for
the parking of motor vehicles.
PREMISES
Any building, property or other area upon which any establishment
is conducted in the Village, including the parking area.
SHOPPING CART
Any device, whether drawn by hand, propelled vehicle or wheeled
container, that is provided to patrons for the carrying of merchandise.
Shopping carts that do not contain any identification shall
be subject to summary disposition by the Village without notice.
The Department of Public Works is authorized to dispose of shopping
carts under this chapter in any manner that the Village Manager deems
appropriate.