Business Nevada

It is unlawful to possess a shopping cart that has its serial number obscured.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Nevada takes the theft of grocery carts surprisingly seriously to protect retail margins. State law specifically outlaws altering, destroying, or concealing the serial number or brand mark of a shopping cart. This specific language was enacted to combat organized scrap metal theft rings.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: NRS 205.850

Where to look:

Nevada Revised Statutes - Property Crimes

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