Local Government, General - As introduced, prohibits the assessment of a fee, fine, or cost against the owner of a shopping cart found on public property unless the shopping cart was removed from the premises or parking area of a retail establishment by the owner of the shopping cart or by an employee acting on the owner's behalf. - Amends TCA Title 5, Chapter 1 and Title 6, Chapter 54.

Summary

The law bars local governments from assessing any fee, fine, or cost against a shopping‑cart owner when the cart is found on public property, unless the owner or an employee removed it from the store’s premises or parking area. It takes effect statewide on July 1, 2026 and impacts retailers, cart owners, and municipalities that might have previously charged such penalties.

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