California Business and Professions Code

§ 22435.7

BPC § 22435.7 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 8 · Ch. 19 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)The Legislature hereby finds that the retrieval by local governmental agencies of shopping carts specified in this section is in need of uniform statewide regulation and constitutes a matter of statewide concern that shall be governed solely by this section and Section 22435.7.5.

(b)(1) A city, county, or city and county may do either of the following with a shopping cart that has a sign affixed to it in accordance with Section 22435.1 that is located outside the premises or parking area of a retail establishment:

(A)Pursuant to an ordinance adopted by a city, county, or city and county in accordance with Section 22435.7.5, retrieve and return the shopping cart to the parking area or premises of the owner or retailer identified on the sign.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 785, Sec. 1. (SB 753) Effective January 1, 2026.