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OH HB592
Bill
Status
7/8/2014
Primary Sponsor
Anne Gonzales
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AI Summary
HB 592 Summary
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Increases vehicle value threshold from $2,500 to $5,000 for repair garages and storage facilities to obtain title to unclaimed vehicles, and makes notification to owners mandatory rather than optional.
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Authorizes towing services and storage facilities to obtain vehicle titles for vehicles towed from private tow-away zones valued under $5,000 that remain unclaimed for 30 days after notice is mailed to the owner and lienholder.
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Requires towing services removing vehicles from private tow-away zones to search motor vehicle records, notify vehicle owners and lienholders within 48 hours by certified mail, and charge a $25 processing fee when vehicles are reclaimed.
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Mandates towing services obtain and display Public Utilities Commission certificate numbers on both front doors of towing vehicles and include the certificate number on all advertising, estimates, contracts, and invoices.
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Establishes requirements for towing services to submit invoices to vehicle operators rather than repair facilities when removing vehicles from accident scenes, except when removal is conducted under insurance company contracts.
Legislative Description
To authorize towing companies to obtain title to vehicles removed from private tow-away zones that remain unclaimed, to revise the notification process regarding vehicles left unclaimed at a repair garage or place of storage, to establish vehicle owner and lienholder notifications for vehicles removed from a private tow-away zone, to require towing companies to use and display certain identifying information, and to make other changes in the law governing towing motor vehicles.
Motor vehicle towing law
Last Action
To Commerce, Labor and Technology
7/8/2014