Provisions.
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 9.38.040
in effect9.38.040 - Provisions.
(A) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (B) of this Section, a shopping cart which is left standing on any public or private property shall be deemed to be abandoned. For purposes of this Chapter, an abandoned shopping cart is a public nuisance and is subject to removal in accordance with this Chapter.
(B) The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any shopping cart which:
(1) Is left standing on the property of the owner of the shopping cart within any common area of the shopping center in which the owner's store is located; or
(2) Has been removed for purposes of repair or maintenance.
(C) As provided in this Chapter, the owner of an abandoned shopping cart is responsible for removal of the cart from the location of abandonment, and is liable for the cost of any removal and disposition performed by or on behalf of the City.
(Ord. 5422 § 5, 2002)
Source: City of Las Vegas, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9HESA_CH9.38ABSHCA_9.38.040PRFetched: 10/28/2026