HB 1201 -- Disposal of Damaged Vehicles

Sponsor:  Dusenberg

This bill allows municipalities or counties to adopt ordinances
regulating the removal and sale of abandoned property by
requiring:

(1)  The Department of Revenue to search the records to determine
ownership of the abandoned property;

(2)  Notification to the owner by mail advising of the towing and
impoundment;

(3)  Vehicles older than six years and more than 50% damaged by
collision, fire, or decay be held at least 10 days before being
sold to a licensed salvage or scrap business; and

(4)  All other vehicles be held at least 30 days before being
sold.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:14 am