Chapter 8.38
SHOPPING CARTS

Sections:

8.38.010    Findings.

8.38.020    Unlawful removal or possession.

8.38.030    Violation – Penalty established.

8.38.010 Findings.

The City Council for the City of Lake Elsinore desires to discourage the unlawful removal of shopping carts from business premises which own the carts and the possession of which, when used on public streets and sidewalks, presents a danger and obstruction to persons attempting to use such public ways, particularly the disabled and emergency service personnel. [Ord. 1059 § 1, 2000].

8.38.020 Unlawful removal or possession.

It is unlawful for any person to remove, possess or abandon a shopping cart from or in a location other than the business premises which owns the shopping cart or the parking lot of such business, without the permission of the owner. This section shall not apply to the owner of the shopping cart, the owner’s agent or to an owner of private property who is attempting to dispose of a shopping cart left on his or her property. [Ord. 1059 § 1, 2000].

8.38.030 Violation – Penalty established.

Violation of this chapter shall be deemed an infraction subject to the penalty for infractions as set forth in Chapter 1.16 LEMC. [Ord. 1059 § 1, 2000].