This bill amends the law governing required notifications to vehicle owners when a vehicle is towed or left on residential or business premises.
1. It requires that, within 48 hours of the time a vehicle is taken into custody, the owner of the premises where the vehicle is located must notify the vehicle owner and lienholder, if any, that the owner of the premises is in possession of the vehicle. The bill specifies the information that must be included in the notice.
2. It requires the owner of the premises where the vehicle is located to report to the Secretary of State within 14 days of taking the vehicle into custody that the owner of the premises is in possession of the vehicle. The bill specifies the information that must be included in the report.
3. As in current law, it requires the Secretary of State to inform the vehicle owner and lienholder, if any, by regular mail that the vehicle is being claimed under the abandoned vehicle law.
4. It requires itemized invoices for towing charges and provides that failure to comply with the fee limits and requirements constitutes an unfair trade practice.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 1846, HP 1230: 29-A.1854, 29-A.1856, 29-A.1857