ABANDONED VEHICLE: A. A motor vehicle, as defined in Minnesota statutes section 169.01, that:
1. Has remained illegally for a period of more than forty eight (48) hours on any public property, or controlled by a unit of government for more than four (4) hours on that property when it is properly posted; or on private property for a period of time, as determined under Minnesota statutes section 168B.04, subdivision 2, without the consent of the person in control of the property.
2. Lacks vital component parts or is in an inoperable condition such that it has no substantial potential for further use consistent with its usual functions, unless it is kept in an enclosed garage or storage building.
B. A classic car or pioneer car, as defined in Minnesota statutes section 168.10, is not considered an "abandoned vehicle".
C. Vehicles on the premises of junk yards and automobile graveyards that are defined, maintained, and licensed in accordance with Minnesota statutes section 161.242 or that are licensed and maintained in accordance with local laws and zoning regulations are not considered abandoned.
D. A vehicle being held for storage by agreement or being held under police authority or pursuant to a writ or court order is not considered abandoned, nor may it be processed as abandoned while the police hold, writ, or court order is in effect.
JUNK VEHICLE: A vehicle that is three (3) years old or older; is extensively damaged, with the damage including such things as broken or missing wheels, motor, drive train, or transmission; is apparently inoperable; does not have a valid, current registration plate; and has an approximate fair market value equal to the approximate value of the scrap in it.
VITAL COMPONENT PARTS: Those parts of a motor vehicle that are essential to the mechanical functioning of the vehicle, including such things as the motor, drive train, and wheels. (2005 Code)