The Town Manager or designee shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this article. The Town Manager and DCSO shall be responsible for administering the removal and disposition of vehicles determined to be “abandoned” on the public streets and highways within the town, and on property owned by the town. The Town Manager or designee shall be responsible for administering the removal and disposal of “abandoned”, “nuisance” and “junked” motor vehicles located on private property. The town may, on an annual basis, contract with private tow truck operators or towing businesses to remove, store and dispose of abandoned vehicles, nuisance vehicles and junked motor vehicles in compliance with this chapter and applicable state laws. Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit the legal authority or powers of the officers of the Town in enforcing other laws or in otherwise carrying out their duties.
(2003 Code, § 5-6.1) (Adopted 3-6-2001; Amended 7-6-2021)