6431-S.E AMH .... H5467.1

ESSB 6431 - H AMD TO LJ COMM AMD (H-5357.1/98) 1050 WITHDRAWN 3-05-98

By Representative

    On page 8, line 3 of the amendment, after "(6)" insert "(a)"

    On page 8, beginning on line 5 of the amendment, after "may be" strike everything through "impoundment" on line 9 and insert "immediately impounded and held for an additional period of time, not to exceed the maximum time for which the vehicle could have been held initially by a registered tow truck operator.

    (b) Any person seeking to redeem a vehicle impounded by a registered tow truck operator under this section has a right to a hearing to contest the validity of the impoundment as provided in RCW 46.55.120.

    (c) The vehicle may be released only upon payment of all applicable rental fees, including any fees for damage to the boot or other device, and compliance with the redemption requirements of RCW 46.55.120,  including the payment of all towing, removal, and storage fees.

    (d) A local ordinance may provide criminal penalties for tampering, damaging, removing, or rendering inoperative the boot or other device used in a home impoundment"

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