The bill amends section 4513.61 of the Revised Code to clarify the responsibilities of lienholders regarding towing and storage charges for certain motor vehicles. It mandates that law enforcement must notify the owner and any lienholder of a vehicle that has been ordered into storage, informing them that the vehicle will be declared a nuisance and disposed of if not claimed within ten days. The bill specifies that the owner or lienholder is responsible for any expenses incurred in the removal and storage of the vehicle, and they may reclaim it upon payment and proof of ownership. Additionally, it allows for the retrieval of personal items from the vehicle without charge, although certain conditions apply.

A significant change introduced by the bill is that a lienholder will not be liable for any expenses or charges related to the removal or storage of a vehicle if they do not reclaim it. This provision aims to protect lienholders from incurring costs for vehicles they do not take possession of. The bill also repeals the existing section 4513.61, effectively replacing it with the newly amended language.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4513.61