LD 786
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Page 1 of 2 An Act to Limit the Storage Fee Charged for Impounded Vehicles LD 786 Title Page
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storage fees. The towing company may not charge more than the
usual towing fee.__The storage fee may not exceed $25 a day and a
maximum of $100 for storage.__If the owner does not retrieve the
motor vehicle, within 30 days following notification, the vehicle
may be forfeited.

 
SUMMARY

 
This bill requires agencies or law enforcement officers who
impound a motor vehicle to notify the owner of the motor vehicle
of the location of the vehicle,within 24 hours prohibits the
towing fee from being more than a normal towing fee and limits
the storage fee to $25 per day to a total of $100 maximum. If
the owner does not claim the motor vehicle within 30 days of
notice, the vehicle may be forfeited.

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