This bill amends provisions related to the towing and impoundment of vehicles.
This bill:
- amends provisions related to impounded or towed vehicles to allow a state impound yard or tow yard to release a vehicle to certain individuals beside the owner if certain requirements are met;
- requires a private property owner who contracts with a tower to patrol a parking lot to publish the contract with the tower for the public to view;
- allows signage for towing and parking restrictions to remain valid if the signage substantially conforms with the statutory standards;
- removes the possessory lien on personal items in a vehicle, limiting the possessory lien of the tower to apply only to the vehicle that was towed;
- enacts a limitation on what debit card processing fees may be charged by a tower to limitations in federal regulations;
- amends provisions related to an individual's ability to access and obtain release of a vehicle after regular business hours;
- prohibits a local government from imposing a maximum rate that deviates from the towing rates established by the Department of Transportation in administrative rule; and
- makes technical changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 72-9-603, 72-9-604