1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to consumer protection; requiring child protective devices in shopping 
1.3 	carts;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325E.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. [325E.64] SHOPPING CARTS; CHILD PROTECTIVE DEVICES.
1.6 		Subdivision 1.Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms have 
1.7 	the meanings given them:
1.8 	(1) "child protective device" means a strap, device, or piece of equipment designed, 
1.9 	using reasonable engineering standards, to prevent a child from falling out of a shipping 
1.10 	cart; and
1.11 	(2) "seller" means a person who regularly sells goods at retail.
1.12 		Subd. 2.Requirement. A seller that makes shopping carts available for use by its 
1.13 	customers shall make available shopping carts equipped with a child protective device that 
1.14 	is adjustable and maintained in working condition so as to secure a child of average size 
1.15 	ranging in age from six months to four years.