Bill Text: DE SB43 | 2011-2012 | 146th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Removal Of Abandoned Vehicles
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 10-4)
Status: (Passed) 2011-07-13 - Signed by Governor [SB43 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2011-SB43-Draft.html
SPONSOR: |
Sen. Simpson & Sen. Marshall & Rep. Carson |
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Sens. Booth, Lawson; Reps. Brady, Briggs King, Hocker, Hudson, Q. Johnson, Peterman, D. Short |
DELAWARE STATE SENATE 146th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
SENATE BILL NO. 43 |
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REMOVAL OF ABANDONED VEHICLES |
Section 1.Amend §4402(c) of Title 21 of the Delaware Code by adding thereto the following:
"Any towing company or vendor requested to remove an abandoned vehicle under these circumstances shall be provided by the involved police agency the best available information regarding ownership of the vehicle and last known address of the owner."
SYNOPSIS
This Bill will modify the procedures for towing of an abandoned vehicle from private property when the police are contacted by the owner or occupant of the property.The provision will allow the towing operator to obtain ownership and address information regarding the vehicle from the police so that notice may be sent to the owner's last known address for the process of ultimate disposition of the vehicle. |
AUTHOR:Sen. Simpson