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AL HB458
Bill
Status
6/4/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Johnson
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AI Summary
HB458 Summary
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Amends Alabama law governing unclaimed and abandoned motor vehicles, establishing definitions and procedures for when vehicles can be removed, stored, and sold at public auction.
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Requires persons or entities in possession of unclaimed vehicles to report them to the Department of Revenue within 5 calendar days and use the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) to locate owners and lienholders.
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Establishes notice requirements including certified mail notification to vehicle owners and lienholders at least 30 days before sale, with sales occurring at public auction after publication in newspapers.
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Creates pre-sale appeal procedures allowing owners and lienholders to contest sales through the Alabama Tax Tribunal or circuit court within 10 days before scheduled sale date.
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Makes fraudulent statements regarding abandoned vehicle sales a Class C felony and effective July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles, abandoned and unclaimed, disposition of further provided for, sale at public auction, pre- and post-sale appeal procedures, criminal penalties, Secs. 32-13-9, 32-13-10 added; Secs. 32-8-84, 32-13-1, 32-13-2, 32-13-3, 32-13-4, 32-13-6 am'd.
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Public Safety and Homeland Security second Amendment Offered
6/4/2015