A. The provisions of §§ 8.44.040 through 8.44.110 shall not apply to real property, or personal property or money that is subject to confiscation pursuant to state or federal law; or to personal property that constitutes evidence of a crime, evidence in an ongoing criminal investigation and/or civil proceeding pursuant to state or federal law. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any motor vehicle. Personal property found or saved on private property shall be subject to the provisions of § 8.32.070 of this code.
B. The provisions/of this chapter shall not apply to abandoned personal property, which shall be disposed of forthwith.
C. “Shopping carts” or “carts” shall be subject to release to the owners and operators of businesses which provide shopping carts for the convenience of their customers or abatement and/or disposal thereof as may be permitted by law.
D. Notwithstanding the regulations set forth in this chapter, the City Manager and/or Chief of Police are hereby authorized to promulgate additional rules and policies for the implementation of this chapter in a manner consistent with state and federal law.
(Ord. 1185, passed 10-4-16)