MS HB239

Allows current owners, registrants, secured parties, and lienholders to contest the sale of an abandoned motor vehicle by filing a notice of appeal with the circuit court in the county where the sale is scheduled

Requires the circuit court to hold a hearing to determine if the vehicle qualifies as abandoned and whether proper notices were provided; the sale is stayed pending the court's decision

If no hearing application is filed, the vehicle may be sold at the designated time and place, and any personal property inside may be disposed of by the seller

Sale proceeds exceeding repair, towing, storage, and sale expenses escheat to the county general fund, or to the municipality's general fund if applicable

Effective date: July 1, 2023