Is it legal for backpacks to be searched before entering the cinema?

by times news cr

2024-04-28 17:27:00

He cine It is undoubtedly one of the activities that people most enjoy doing and to balance the balance of price quality enjoying a movie while enjoying some snacks, people bring food or snacks into the theaters inside their backpacks or bags, an action that affects the cinema chains.

Given the situation, some chains chose to carry out a inspection of bags or backpacks of people to avoid these actions and encourage the consumption of food offered in their establishments. Given the actions implemented by some cinema chains, it is important to know whether it is legal or not for them to search our belongings and, of course, it is an issue that generates great controversy; However, the law provides the answer to the question.

According to Article 10 from Federal Law for Protection of the Consumerit is strictly prohibited for any provider of goods or services to carry out actions that threaten the freedom, security or integrity of consumers using the pretexts of registration or investigation.

Therefore, any search of your belongings by cinema staff is prohibited and, if they ignore it and proceed with the inspection, they may be subject to a fine and will have to pay a compensation for damages and prejudices in the event that a crime is not proven.

Likewise, the constitution supports citizens with the Article 16 which establishes that no one may be disturbed in person, family, domicile, papers or possessions by virtue of a written order directly from the authority that establishes and motivates the legal course of the procedure.

In case an inspection is required when you attend the cinema, it is important to reach a bilateral agreement between the staff of the place and the client and thus not assign functions that do not correspond to both parties.

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2024-04-28 17:27:00

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