Independence, MO new ordinance requires businesses develop abandoned shopping cart prevention plans

Independence, MO abandoned shopping cart prevention plans

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The Independence City Council passed an ordinance that will require businesses owners to reduce the number of abandoned shopping carts littering streets and sidewalks. The city has declared abandoned shopping carts a public nuisance and potential hazard to health, safety, and welfare. According to the ordinance, business owners will have to submit an abandoned shopping cart prevention and retrieval plan, such as wheel lock system installations, as part of their yearly permits.

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Independence, MO

Municipality in Missouri

United States

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Ord.No.19288.pdf

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For at least a year Independence city leaders have been trying to find a solution to what the ordinance calls a public nuisance and potential hazard to the health, safety and welfare of the public.

Independence tightens rules on shopping carts

Mayor Eileen Weir said this is an attempt to tidy up the city's appearance.

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