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AL HB643
Bill
Status
4/18/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jack Williams
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AI Summary
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Limits towing charges to one-half the regular rate if vehicle owner returns before vehicle is removed from private property; full regular charge applies after vehicle is in transit.
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Defines excessive towing or storage charges as those exceeding either law enforcement agency rates or Department of Public Safety-approved rates for the jurisdiction.
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Requires towing company operators to annually submit towing and storage rates to Department of Public Safety for approval and make rates available for inspection within 24 hours of request by Attorney General, district attorney, or city attorney.
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Imposes civil liability of four times the amount charged for violations and criminal penalties of Class C misdemeanor for knowingly charging excessive rates or failing to obtain Department of Public Safety approval.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Towing companies, fees charged for towing and storage limited under certain circumstances, approval of towing fees by Department of Public Safety required, civil and criminal penalties
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Commerce and Small Business
4/18/2013