(A) A junk vehicle removed from either private or public property under the provisions of this chapter shall be held for a period of not less than ten days. At the expiration of the ten-day period, without the benefit of disposition information being received from the registered owner, the Chief of Police may authorize the disposal of the vehicle as junk only with all costs of such disposal, including penalties as herein provided, to be paid by the owner of the junk vehicle or the owner of the real estate where the junk vehicle was removed from.
(B) No junk vehicle impounded under the provisions of this chapter shall be released to the owner or other person legally entitled to its possession unless proof of ownership or custody for the vehicle is provided and all towing, storage, administrative fees and penalties are paid. Provided, however, that in lieu of paying all charges as herein provided, the person reclaiming an impounded junk vehicle may request a court hearing concerning the towing, storage, fees and penalties assessed and post bond in an amount equal to the towing, storage, fees and penalties owed. A summons and complaint to appear for trial shall be issued for hearing on all pending charges.
(`70 Code, § 13-232.1) (Ord. 438, passed 6-14-88)