A. Duplicate receipts for vehicles seized and impounded pursuant to this chapter shall be delivered to any person out of whose possession such vehicle was seized, in accordance with section 1412 of the Penal Code.
B. A notice of seizure and impounding of the vehicle which shall state that: 1) all charges of impounding and storage are obligations of the registered and legal owners of the vehicle, and 2) shall constitute a lien on the vehicle, and 3) provide an opportunity to the registered and legal owners of the vehicle to request a postseizure hearing shall be given to the registered and legal owner of the vehicle, as provided in this chapter and Vehicle Code section 22852.
C. The Yucca Valley police department, within two (2) working days of impoundment, shall send the notice described in the preceding paragraph by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the registered and legal owner of the seized and impounded vehicle, at the address obtained from the department of motor vehicles.
D. The registered and legal owner of a vehicle that has been seized and impounded under this chapter shall be provided with the opportunity for a postseizure hearing to determine the validity and to consider any mitigating circumstances attendant to the seizure and impound. (Ord. 151, 3-18-2004)