(A) This chapter is designed for the town which operates in such a way that the person who tows the vehicle is responsible for collecting towing fees.
(B) If the town should start to operate in such a way that it is responsible for collecting towing fees then pursuant to G.S. §§ 160A-303 and 160A-303.2, it shall:
(1) Provide by contract or ordinance for a schedule of reasonable towing fees;
(2) Provide a procedure for a prompt, fair hearing to contest the towing;
(3) Provide for an appeal to District Court from that hearing;
(4) Authorize release of the vehicle at any time after towing by posting of a bond or paying the towing fees due; and
(5) Provide a sale procedure similar to that provided in G.S. §§ 44A-4, 44A-5 and 44A-6, except that no hearing in addition to the probable cause hearing is required. If no one purchases the vehicle at the sale and if the value of the vehicle is less than the amount of the lien, the town may destroy it.
(1992 Code, § 90.16) (Ord. passed 2-27-1990)