(A) The Town of Clayton shall hereafter have a lien against both the real and personal property of any person to whom ambulance services are rendered by the town, whether or not the services are rendered at the specific request of the person. The lien shall immediately attach to the property of such person and shall specifically attach to the automobile or other motor vehicle of such person which may be in the custody of a garage within the town. The lien shall be subject to the garage operator’s lien and any perfected security interest in the motor vehicle.
(B) Upon the rendering of ambulance services to an individual involved in a motor vehicle accident the Town Manager shall cause to be securely attached to such motor vehicle in a prominent location while such motor vehicle is within the town a notice of lien. The notice of lien shall specify that the Town of Clayton claims a lien on such motor vehicle for ambulance services rendered. The notice shall specify the amount of the lien and shall further specify that, unless the town’s charges for the ambulance services shall be promptly paid, the lien shall be subject to foreclosure in the manner provided by law for foreclosure of municipal liens.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any garage operator or other person having an automobile within his or her custody and control, wherein the automobile has attached to it a notice of lien as provided in this section, for the garage operator to release the motor vehicle to any individual without the prior, express consent of the Town Manager.
(D) The lien provided in this section shall be subject to foreclosure in the manner provided for by law for foreclosure of municipal liens.
(Ord. 494, passed 12-22-1975) Penalty, see § 10.99