Upon receipt of an abandoned vehicle report, the Bureau shall do the following:
(A) Conduct a reasonable search through the National Automobile Theft Bureau and the state police department to determine whether the vehicle or parts have been reported as stolen.
(B) Conduct a reasonable search of the Bureau records to determine the person who owns the vehicle or parts, or the person who holds the lien of record.
(C) If a reasonable search discloses the name and address of the person who owns or holds a lien on the vehicle or parts, mail a written notice, by first class mail to:
(1) The person who owns the vehicle or parts, with a copy to each person who holds a lien on the vehicle or parts, if the Bureau disposes of the vehicle or parts; or
(2) The public agency, if the public agency disposes of the vehicle or parts.
(D) The written notice referenced in division (C) should:
(1) Indicate that the vehicle or parts have been impounded at a certain location and must be removed within 20 days after the date of mailing of the notice;
(2) Advise that the vehicle or parts will be disposed of after that time; and
(3) Advise that all costs incurred in the removal and storage of the vehicle or parts are the legal responsibility of the person who owns or holds a lien on the vehicle or parts.
(Ord. 2009-002, passed 1-12-09)