It’s a loss prevention measure that Walmart instituted long ago. It’s their right to do so within the law. Legality has not been successfully challenged and therefore they’re within it to continue.
It’s your right to refuse to comply if you’re so compelled, but do not be surprised at being detained. I don’t get all the high moral dudgeon over this. Just how many people are there, who would shop at these Walmart stores in the first place, that are unaware that their receipt will very likely be checked upon exiting the store?
Tempest in a teapot. It’s a private company and private property. All retail has authority to detain for a set period of time under suspicion of shoplifting until law enforcement arrives. This falls under that rubric as far as I’m concerned. Don’t like it? Don’t shop there. Problem solved.
Do you not understand that it is AGAINST STATE LAW??
Or do you believe that companies can require you to do things that are against state law?
Suspicion of shoplifting, yes, great..I support that. Some clerk sees you steal something, put it under your jacket and walk out, detain him! But if there is NO suspicion, then...I’ve bought the item, it’s MINE, and they have no more right to search my bags than they have the right to search my pocket, wallet or car.
Do you think they have the right to ask you to empty your pockets, open up your wallet, and give them the keys to your car and let them search that, too?
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Legally and morally.
They cannot detain you without seeing you take an item, seeing you hide it, seeing you leave without paying.
Period.
Their policy doesn't mean jack.