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Can a store legally demand that you leave a purse or handbag at the counter or with an employee before letting you inside?

Asked by Jane_Ann_Deaux (586points) October 30th, 2008 from iPhone

Went shopping today and was stopped at the entrance of a store where I was told I had to leave my “handbag” with an employee who would take it to the register before I would be allowed in. Is this not ridiculous, or am I over reacting?

I kindly (or maybe not so kindly ) told the man I would rather shop somewhere else than leave my average-sized “handbag” with him.

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