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MS SB2346
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits towing companies from charging higher rates for vehicles towed at the direction of law enforcement than they would charge customers who contact them directly
- Applies to all law enforcement-directed tows, including impoundments for alleged DUI violations under Section 63-11-30
- Failure to comply with notification and procedural requirements eliminates the towing company's ability to impose any storage or towing charges, explicitly including law enforcement-directed tows
- Removes reference to inspection stickers from the list of items towing companies must check when attempting to locate vehicle ownership
- Effective date of July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Towing; limit charges.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division A1/17/2022
Full Bill Text
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