A. Owner: The owner of an abandoned vehicle may take possession of the abandoned vehicle at any time prior to sale by proving ownership and paying costs relative to towing and storing the vehicle, costs of advertising and any fines incurred under section 4-2-6-1 of this chapter, if any, except as otherwise provided in subsection 4-2-6-5E of this chapter.
B. Lienholder: A lienholder of an abandoned vehicle may take possession of the abandoned vehicle at the sale by proving the presence of the lien and by paying the costs relative to towing and storing the vehicle and costs of advertising. The lienholder may also take possession of the abandoned vehicle by purchasing the vehicle at the sale. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to abate any cause of action that a lienholder has against the owner of an abandoned vehicle. (Ord. 467, 7-26-2000)