[NonValueAdded]

It looks like the deck is stacked against the shopper. You're definitely screwed if the exit device goes off and even if it doesn't, the LP guy can make up a reasonable suspicion excuse without even trying hard. Subsection 6 sounds even worse since it talks about what can happen to you if you resist! The only escape clause is the "while committing or after committing theft of property" clause which, I would argue vehemently, renders the penalties of (6) moot if you are not shoplifting. Holy police state, Batman, it is time to shop online!

I guess my strategy will now be to stop at the direction of the LP guy but refuse to leave the exitway and demand that the police be called right then and there. No way would I give them a chance to "make the case" by planting something on me. Parents should be real careful that their child hadn't picked up any merchandise unbeknownst to them.

PS I am not a lawyer not did I sleep at a Holiday Inn last night.

[Senator Bedfellow]

Let's not underestimate the possibility that one of the minimum-wage cart jockeys will simply make something up as a reason to hassle you. Anyway, if you feel like being difficult, it's your prerogative ;)