The following procedures shall be used in assessing any fees under this chapter:
(A) Whenever a sheriffs deputy has cause to believe that a motor vehicle is subject to impoundment, the officer shall provide for the towing of the vehicle to a facility authorized by the county.
(B) At the time the vehicle is towed, the sheriffs deputy shall notify or make a reasonable attempt to notify the owner, lessee, or person identifying himself or herself as the owner or lessee of the vehicle, or any person who is found to be in control of the vehicle at the time of the alleged offense, of the fact of the seizure, and of the vehicle owner's or lessee's right to an administrative hearing.
(C) The sheriffs deputy shall also provide notice that the motor vehicle will remain impounded pending the completion of an administrative hearing, unless the owner or lessee of the vehicle or a lienholder posts with the county a bond equal to the administrative fee as provided in § 78.20 and also pays for all towing and storage charges. If an administrative fee is imposed pursuant to § 78.50, the bond shall be applied to said fee. If the basis for the vehicle impoundment is overturned by the administrative hearing officer, the bond shall be returned to the person posting the bond. All bond money posted pursuant to this section shall be held by the county until a hearing officer issues a decision, or, if there is judicial review pursuant to § 78.55, until a reviewing court issues a final decision.
(Ord. 15-158, passed 5-21-2015)