(A) If within 14 days of storage of a motor vehicle which was towed pursuant to this chapter and the civil penalty and towing and/or storage charges have not been paid or hearing has not been requested, notice shall be mailed by certified mail to the registered owner of the vehicle, if known, and lien holders of record, if any. Said notice shall state that the vehicle shall be deemed abandoned unless the civil penalties, towing and/or storage charges, if any, thereon are not paid within 90 days of receipt of the notice.
(B) After 90 days from the date of notice required by division (A) above, an impounded vehicle shall be deemed abandoned and the vehicle shall escheat to and become the property of the county.
(C) If the vehicle is judged suitable for use, the county may obtain a certificate of registration and ownership from the County Clerk pursuant to KRS 186.020 and either use the vehicle for governmental purposes or sell the vehicle at public auction to the highest bidder, if the vehicle is not suitable for use, it may be sold for its scrap or junk value.
(D) The county shall possess a lien on a motor vehicle impounded pursuant to the provisions hereof for all civil penalties, towing and/or storage charges imposed thereon. Such lien shall be superior to and have priority over all other liens thereon.
(Ord. 12-03, passed 2-21-12)