(A) If in the opinion of the Town Marshal or any member of his or her department designated by him or her, market value of an abandoned vehicle or parts is less than $100, the Town Marshal, or any member of his or her department designed by him or her, shall immediately dispose of the vehicle to an automobile scrapyard. A copy of the abandoned vehicle report and photographs relating to the abandoned vehicle shall be forwarded to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
(B) If in the opinion of the Town Marshal, or any member of his or her department designated by him or her, the market value of the abandoned vehicle or parts is at least $100, the Town Marshal, or any member of his or her department designated by him or her, before placing a notice tag on the vehicle or parts, shall make a reasonable effort to ascertain the person who owns the vehicle or parts or who may be in control of the vehicle or parts. After 72 hours, the Town Marshal or any member of his or her department designated by him or her, shall require the vehicle or parts to be towed to a storage area.
(C) The vehicle shall be impounded until lawfully claimed and reasonable towing and storage charges are paid, or otherwise disposed of in accordance with state law.
(Ord. 2002-8, passed 4-8-02; Am. Ord. 2007-14, passed 7-23-07)