8.90.040 Shopping cart signage.
A. Identification Signs on Carts Required. Each shopping cart made available for use by customers shall have an identification sign permanently affixed to it that includes the following information in accordance with RCW 9A.56.270, as now enacted or hereafter amended:
1. Identifies the owner of the shopping cart or the name of the business establishment, or both;
2. Notifies the public of the procedure to be utilized for authorized removal of the cart from the premises;
3. Notifies the public that the unauthorized removal of the cart from the premises of the business or parking area of the retail establishment, or the unauthorized possession of the cart, is unlawful; and
4. Lists a current telephone number or address for returning carts removed from the premises or parking area to the owner or retailer.
B. Notice to Customers. Owners shall provide written notice to customers that the removal of shopping carts from the premises is prohibited. Such notice may be provided in the form of flyers distributed on the premises, notice printed on shopping bags, direct mail, notices on business websites, or any other means demonstrated to be effective. Additionally, all owners shall display and maintain conspicuous signs on the premises near all customer entrances and exits and throughout the premises, including the parking area, warning customers that removal of shopping carts from the premises is prohibited by state and City law. [Ord. 725 § 2, 2019.]