AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 85-7-251, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE A TOWING COMPANY TO NOTIFY THE OWNER AND LIENHOLDER OF A VEHICLE OF THE AMOUNT DUE FOR TOWING AND STORAGE BY THE MOST IMMEDIATE MEANS OF CONTACT AVAILABLE WITHIN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS OF THE INITIAL TOW; TO PRECLUDE A TOWING COMPANY FAILING TO TIMELY COMPLY WITH THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FROM COLLECTING TOWING AND STORAGE CHARGES UNLESS A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO IDENTIFY AND CONTACT THE OWNER IS DEMONSTRATED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 85-7-251