The Sheriff and the County Enforcement Officer shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. The Sheriff shall be responsible for administering the removal and disposition of vehicles determined to be “abandoned” on the public streets and highways within Greene County over which it has any authority, and on property owned by Greene County. The County Enforcement Officer shall be responsible for administering the removal and disposition of “abandoned, nuisance, or junked motor vehicles” located on private property. Greene County may contract with private tow truck operators or towing businesses to remove, store, and dispose of abandoned vehicles, nuisance vehicles, and junked motor vehicles and in compliance with this chapter and applicable state laws. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the legal authority or powers of law enforcement officers in enforcing other laws or in otherwise carrying out their duties. The County Manager shall designate one or more individuals as the County Enforcement Officer or Officers.
(Ord. passed 10-16-06)