Sec. 5-279. Discardment prohibited
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 5-279 (2026)
Sec. 5-279. Discardment prohibitedLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Unlawful Discardment. It is unlawful to discard upon any public or private property other than the premises of the retail business from which the shopping cart was removed, regardless of whether such cart was removed from the premises with permission of the shopping cart owner.
(b)
Presumption Upon Locating Shopping Carts. For the purposes of this Division, any shopping cart located on any public or private property other than the premises of the retail business from which such shopping cart was removed shall be presumed lost, stolen, or discarded.
(c)
Presumed Ownership Based on Geography. Discarded shopping carts will be assumed to be the property of the retail business geographically closest to the cart's collection point based on logos, branding, retailer's name, or other identifying features.