CA AB516

Eliminates authority for peace officers and parking enforcement employees to remove or immobilize vehicles based solely on five or more delinquent parking violation notices.

Changes vehicle removal timeline for 72-hour parking violations from 10 business days to 5 business days after notice is affixed to vehicle, and requires notice to include information on alternative safe parking options and homeless resources.

Repeals sections authorizing lien sales of vehicles to cover towing and storage expenses for vehicles removed due to delinquent parking violations.

Requires notices of parking violations to include specified information about alternative safe parking and available resources for persons experiencing homelessness.

Designates this bill as imposing state-mandated local program costs subject to reimbursement under Government Code provisions.