(A) Whenever a vehicle with a valid registration plate or registration is towed, the law enforcement officer shall immediately notify the last known registered owner of the vehicle as provided in G.S. 29-219.11.
(B) Any person aggrieved by the towing may request a hearing before any magistrate in Pitt County to contest the towing; either party may appeal the decision of the magistrate to district court.
(C) Any unclaimed vehicle may be sold under the procedures provided in G.S. Chapter 44A, as provided by G.S. 160A-303.
(D) When a court finds no probable cause existed for a tow, the city will pay the tower.
(Ord. No. 07-16, passed 2-8-2007)