(A) In the event that a vehicle or part tagged under § 91.05 is not removed within the 72-hour period, and if in the opinion of the Police Chief or any member of the Police Department, the market value of an abandoned vehicle or parts less than $500, the Police Chief, or any member of the Police Department shall immediately dispose of the vehicle to an automobile scrap yard. A copy of the abandoned vehicle report and photographs relating to the abandoned vehicle shall be forwarded to the State Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
(B) If, in the opinion of the Police Chief, or any member of the Police Department, the market value of the abandoned vehicle or parts is at least $500, the Police Chief, or any member of the Police Department, 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 Police Chief or any member of the Police Department shall require the vehicle or parts to be towed to a storage area.
(C) Said 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. 2013-07, passed 5-13-2013)