(A) If the vehicle or parts are in a condition that vehicle identification numbers or other means of identification are not available to determine the owner or lienholder, the vehicle may be disposed of without notice by the county.
(B) If the owner or lienholder does not appear within 15 days after mailing of notice, the county shall sell the vehicle or parts to the highest bidder at a public sale conducted after notice under I.C. 5-3-1, except only one newspaper insertion one week before the public sale is required. The county may elect to sell the vehicle or parts as unclaimed property in accordance with I.C. 36-1-11, except that the 15-day period for the property to remain unclaimed is sufficient.
(C) The purchaser shall be furnished a bill of sale for each abandoned vehicle sold by the Bureau or the county. The fee for the bill of sale is $6. Should the purchaser wish to obtain a title for the vehicle acquired, he or she shall present evidence from a law enforcement agency that the vehicle is roadworthy and pay the appropriate title fee.
(Ord. 24-2021, passed 12-28-2021)