7-9-5: AUTHORITY TO TAKE INTO CUSTODY:
Montana Code Annotated section 61-12-401 authorizes law enforcement agencies to take into custody any motor vehicle found abandoned for a period of forty eight (48) hours or more on a public highway or for a period of five (5) days or more on a city street. Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, the town incorporates Montana Code Annotated titles 61 and 75 to enforce its abandoned and junk vehicle policy. The town specifically cites Montana Code Annotated section 61-12-401 and Montana Code Annotated sections 75-10-501, 502, and 505 to affirm its authority. (2003 Code)