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consider yourselves on notice, friends!

18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6712. USE OF CARTS, CASES, TRAYS, BASKETS, BOXES AND OTHER CONTAINERS.

(f) Illegal use of shopping carts and laundry carts.--It is a violation of this section:

1. To remove any shopping cart or laundry cart from the premises or parking area of a retail establishment with intent to temporarily or permanently deprive the owner of the cart, or the retailer, of possession of the cart.
2. To remove a shopping cart or laundry cart, without written authorization from the owner of the cart, from the premises or parking area of any retail establishment.
3. To possess, without the written permission of the owner or retailer in lawful possession thereof, any shopping cart or laundry cart off the premises or parking lot of the retailer whose name or mark appears thereon.
4. To remove, obliterate or alter any serial number, name or mark affixed to a shopping cart or laundry cart.