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ID S1284

Bill

Status

Passed

3/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes legislative intent to regulate motor vehicle booting businesses by local government to prevent fraud and establish consumer protection standards and remedies for motorists.

  • Defines "boot" as a device used by a towing company or other entity to temporarily immobilize or disable a motor vehicle for purposes of enforcing parking restrictions.

  • Authorizes property owners to boot unauthorized vehicles on private property if a clearly conspicuous sign in large print is posted designating the towing firm name and stating unauthorized vehicles will be removed or booted at owner's expense.

  • Allows vehicle owners, lienholders, and insurers to claim booted or removed vehicles by proving ownership or lien status and paying applicable towing, storage, and advertising costs.

  • Declares the act an emergency measure effective upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to provide for regulation of booting companies by local governments and to allow booting of motor vehicles on private property.

BOOTING COMPANIES

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 324 Effective: 03/27/2018

3/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Defense2/26/2018
Transportation2/12/2018
Judiciary and Rules2/9/2018

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