US EditionCA Bill Would Fine Stores for Theft of Their Shopping Carts
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, JUL 18 – Norman police and Walmart launched a sticker campaign and increased cart retrievals to reduce abandoned shopping carts causing drainage issues, involving education and legal measures.
- On Jul 18, 2025, Norman police partnered with Walmart to tackle abandoned carts, boosting employee retrievals.
- Earlier this year, the legislature stalled Senate Bill 753, which outlined return authority and fines, according to State Sen. Dave Cortese.
- Despite the ordinance, intent remains hard to prove, complicating enforcement efforts on Magee Street, officers note.
- Norman police enlisted local shelters, targeting education at vulnerable residents.
- Additionally, the stickers provide legal info, outlining return options, and food and shelter accepts wagon donations.
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CA bill would fine stores for theft of their shopping carts - Washington Examiner
(The Center Square) – The California Senate and now a key Assembly committee have passed a bill that would allow cities to charge businesses up to $650 for returning shopping carts stolen from them. The measure, Senate Bill 753, was introduced at the urging of the city of San Jose, which faces major homelessness and budget crises. “[San Jose] Mayor Mahan has a homelessness problem and a budget problem, and his solution to solve both of those i…
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CA bill would fine stores for theft of their shopping carts
(The Center Square) - The California Senate and now a key Assembly committee have passed a bill that would allow cities to charge businesses up to $650 for returning shopping carts stolen from them.
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