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ID H0497

Bill

Status

Passed

3/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Business Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the notification deadline for mailing towing notices to registered owners from 96 hours to 72 hours, excluding weekends and holidays

  • Requires authorized officers to mail a copy of the towing notice to any lienholder within 72 hours, excluding weekends and holidays

  • Specifies that notice forms must include vehicle description, license plate, VIN, appraisal value, daily storage rate, towing company contact information, and tow truck operator signature

  • Makes registered owners responsible for towing and storage expenses unless they have filed a release of liability, in which case the recorded purchaser or transferee becomes liable

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that certain notice shall be mailed to a lienholder relating to the towing and storage of a motor vehicle.

MOTOR VEHICLES

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2018 Session Law Chapter 212 Effective: 07/01/2018

3/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/20/2018
Business2/7/2018

Full Bill Text

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