HB 710 Summary

• Authorizes immobilization devices (wheel locks, clamps, boots) to be attached to vehicles parked unlawfully in private parking lots or spaces upon written request of the owner or lessee.

• Requires private parking lots to display a sign no smaller than 24 inches by 24 inches at all entrances showing the lot is private, the immobilization company's current name and phone number, and owner/lessee names for individually marked spaces.

• Makes it unlawful for unauthorized persons to park in privately designated spaces without express permission and unlawful for anyone except the immobilization company to remove or tamper with an immobilization device.

• Establishes penalties of up to $100 fine for infractions and Class 1 misdemeanor for damaging or destroying an immobilization device, with immobilization companies immune from liability except for intentional or negligent physical damage to vehicles.

• Becomes effective December 1, 2017 and prohibits local governments from passing ordinances regulating immobilization of vehicles in private lots.