"Abandoned cart"
means any cart that has been removed from the owner's premises
without written consent of the owner and is located on either public
or private property.
"Cart"
means a basket that is mounted on wheels or a similar device
that is provided by an owner to a customer for the purpose of transporting
goods of any kind.
"Owner"
means a person or entity who in connection with the conduct
of a business makes carts available to the public.
"Premises"
means the entire area owned, occupied, or utilized by an
owner, including any parking lot or other property provided by or
on behalf of an owner for customer parking or use.
(Ord. 1980 § 1, 2008)
Every cart provided by any owner must have a sign permanently
affixed to the cart that contains all of the following information:
A. The
identity of the business that owns the cart;
B. The
address and a toll-free telephone number of the owner or retailer
for cart return;
C. A statement that the unauthorized removal of the cart from the premises is a crime under ORS 164.015 and a violation under Chapter
8.24 of this code.
(Ord. 1980 § 1, 2008)
There shall be posted by the owner, prominently and conspicuously,
at all public entrances and exits to the business, a notice in substantially
the following form:
REMOVAL OF SHOPPING CARTS IS PROHIBITED BY LAW (ORS 164.015).
REPORT ABANDONED SHOPPING CARTS TO TOLL FREE NUMBER.
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The sign shall include the toll free telephone number for shopping
cart retrieval.
(Ord. 1980 § 1, 2008)