CHAPTER 5
CIVIL SEIZURE AND IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

SECTION:

6-5-1: Statement Of Policy

6-5-2: Definitions

6-5-3: Vehicles Subject To Seizure; Penalty

6-5-4: Towing; Notice Of Right To Administrative Hearing

6-5-5: Release To Lienholder

6-5-6: Procedure For Claiming Vehicles Eligible For Release

6-5-7: Disposal Of Unclaimed Or Abandoned Vehicles

6-5-8: Exceptions To Penalty

6-5-9: Waiver Authority

6-5-10: Calculation Of Time

6-5-1: STATEMENT OF POLICY:

It is the policy of the city of Waterloo that motor vehicles used in connection with certain illegal conduct shall be subject to civil seizure and impoundment in accordance with the procedures set forth herein, so as to deter the use of vehicles as specified herein. (Ord. 5239, 9-15-2014)

6-5-2: DEFINITIONS:

For purposes of this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: Any substance as defined and included in section 124.204, 124.206, 124.208, 124.210, or 124.212 of the Iowa Code.

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA: Any equipment, products and materials as defined in section 124.414 of the Iowa Code.

ELUDING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE A POLICE OFFICER: Any offense as defined in section 321.279 of the Iowa Code.

ILLEGAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG: Any drug or device limited to dispensation by prescription, as provided by Iowa Code section 155A.21, that was not lawfully dispensed within the meaning of Iowa Code chapter 155A to the party found in possession thereof or to the registered owner of the motor vehicle.

INTIMIDATION WITH A DANGEROUS WEAPON: Any offense as defined in section 708.6 of the Iowa Code.

LIENHOLDER: Any person or entity that has a recorded security interest, lien or other encumbrance that is noted on a vehicle's certificate of title or in public vehicle ownership records.

OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE ON A REVOKED OR BARRED LICENSE: An offense as defined in section 321.56, 321.218, or 321J.21 of the Iowa Code.

OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: Any offense as defined in chapter 321J of the Iowa Code.

OWNER: Any person or entity that is shown as the registered owner on the vehicle's certificate of title or public vehicle ownership records.

PRECURSOR: Any substance as defined in 124.401(4) of the code of Iowa.

PROSTITUTION: Shall have the same meaning as that provided in Iowa Code section 725.1.

STOLEN PROPERTY: Property obtained by theft, as such term is defined in Iowa Code section 714.1.

WEAPONS OFFENSE: Any offense as defined in section 708.6, 724.3, 724.4, 724.4A, 724.4B, 724.16A, 724.22, 724.26, 724.29, or 724.30 of the Iowa Code. (Ord. 5239, 9-15-2014)