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OH HB179
Bill
Status
5/12/2009
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Boyd
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AI Summary
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Amends Ohio Revised Code sections 4549.61, 4549.62, and 4549.63 to add specific provisions governing seizure and handling of motorcycles with obscured or removed vehicle identification numbers.
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Requires law enforcement agencies that seize motorcycles or motorcycle parts to transport, secure, and store them in a manner that protects them from damage.
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Establishes a 30-day deadline for law enforcement to locate the vehicle identification number, determine if the motorcycle is stolen, and either return it to the owner or make a good faith effort to return it if not stolen.
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Creates civil liability for law enforcement agencies that negligently fail to properly transport, secure, and store seized motorcycles or fail to comply with the 30-day return requirement; law enforcement officers themselves retain immunity for seizures made in good faith.
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Allows lawful owners or owners of record to reclaim seized motorcycles that are not needed as evidence and are not subject to forfeiture, provided they submit satisfactory proof of ownership.
Legislative Description
To modify the guidelines governing seizure of a motorcycle by a law enforcement officer when the identity of the motorcycle cannot be determined and to establish limited civil liability if the law enforcement officer or agency fails to comply with specified guidelines.
Motorcycles-seizure by police-modify guidelines for/liable if do not comply
Last Action
To Civil & Commercial Law
5/12/2009