On Thu, 11 May 2006 02:14:30 GMT, "Al" wrote:

They can legaly check your bags/carts from the store and verify your receipt
at least in Oregon. Never had HD or Lowes do it mostly Frys Electronics and
Walmart.

They can ask, they cannot demand, unless it's something local to
Oregon. Likewise, if you set off their stupid door alarms, you are
not obligated to stop. It is not a sufficient legal reason to detain
you because some clueless checker didn't deactivate the alarm.

The only exception to this are membership stores where you have to be
a member in good standing with a membership card to enter the store.
There, you've signed an agreement to let them do it as a part of your
membership and if you refuse, they have the right to revoke your
membership.