(A) After 45 days from the date of notice required by § 72.131 an impounded motor vehicle shall be deemed abandoned and the vehicle shall escheat to Metro Government.
(B) If the vehicle is judged suitable for use, Metro Government may obtain a certificate of registration and ownership from the Jefferson County Clerk, pursuant to KRS 186.020 and either use the vehicle for governmental purposes or sell the vehicle at public auction to the highest bidder. If the vehicle is not suitable for use it may be sold for its scrap or junk value.
(1999 Lou. Code, § 75.112) (Lou. Ord. No. 244-1997, approved 12-2-1997; Lou. Am. Ord. No. 30-1998, approved 3-2-1998, effective 6-1-1998; Lou. Am. Ord. No. 108-1998, approved 5-29-1998, effective 12-1-1998; Lou. Am. Ord. No. 0126-2001, approved 10-12-2001; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 64-2005, approved 5-17-2005)