A. Disposal Or Sale: Upon removing a junk vehicle under the provisions of this chapter, the town shall, after ten (10) days, cause it to be appraised. If the vehicle appraises at seventy five dollars ($75.00) or less, the chief of police, or appropriate designee, shall execute an affidavit so attesting and describing the vehicle, including the license plates, if any, and stating the location and appraised value of the vehicle or motor vehicle. After compliance herewith, the town may summarily dispose of the vehicle or boat and execute a bill of sale. If the vehicle or boat is appraised at over seventy five dollars ($75.00), notice of public sale shall be given and posted in three (3) conspicuous places within the town not less than ten (10) days before the date of the proposed sale. (2003 Code § 7-3-9)
B. Redemption: The owner of any vehicle impounded under the provisions of this chapter may redeem such vehicle at any time after its removal, but prior to the sale thereof, upon proof of ownership and payment to the town clerk-treasurer of such sum as may be determined by the board of trustees and fixed as the actual and reasonable expense of removal, plus storage. (2003 Code § 7-3-10; amd. 2014 Code)