HB127 Summary

• Applies only to Class 2 municipalities and authorizes them to establish procedures for abating and removing inoperable motor vehicles from private property as public nuisances.

• Defines an inoperable motor vehicle as one remaining on private property and visible to the public for 30 days or longer with major mechanical components missing or non-functional, excluding vehicles undergoing repair, vehicles at junkyards or wrecking businesses, or vehicles completely enclosed from view.

• Removal costs may be assessed against the registered vehicle owner if identifiable, or against the property owner, unless the vehicle was placed without the property owner's consent.

• Requires municipalities to provide notice by certified mail with five-day return receipt to the registered owner, property owner, and any lienholders; allows hearings upon request before removal; permits private contractors selected on a rotation basis to perform removals.

• Requires the municipality to notify the Department of Revenue of any vehicle sale or disposition and grants municipalities immunity from liability for actions taken in good faith under this act.