Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 7 — PROPERTY CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE CODE
National City Municipal Code Ch. 7.35 Acceptance of Recyclable Items from Shopping Carts
National City Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · National City
Cite as: National City Municipal Code Chapter 7.35 · Text as of 2026-10-04
7.35.010 - Prohibitions—Acceptance of recyclable items from shopping carts.¶
It is unlawful for any business to accept recyclable items that are delivered in a shopping cart off-premises of the business that appears to own the shopping cart.
(Ord. No. 2010-2336, § 1, 4-20-2010)
7.35.020 - Violations.¶
A. A violation of any provision of this chapter or a failure to comply with any mandatory requirements of this chapter is subject to prosecution in accordance with Title 1 of the National City Municipal Code, and may be enforced through injunctive relief or other relief available by law. Penalties for violations of the provisions of this Chapter may result in up to a misdemeanor citation for each day in violation, punishable by a maximum of six months in jail and a one thousand dollar fine, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. Administering departments are authorized to charge cost recovery fees for services provided under this chapter, such as for the return of shopping carts. Cost recovery fees may also be recovered for equipment and personnel expenses incurred. Said fees may be established from time to time by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 2010-2336, § 1, 4-20-2010)
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