6431-S.E AMH THOB PERR 218

ESSB 6431 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-5517.1) 1129 ADOPTED 3-05-98

By Representative B. Thomas

     On page 6, after line 37 of the amendment, insert the following:

     "(f) In the case of an impoundment imposed under a local ordinance or state agency rule and arising from an alleged violation of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504, or of RCW 46.61.520 or 56.61.522 if committed while under the influence, the registered and legal owners of the vehicle are entitled to recover from the applicable agency or local government all costs related to the impoundment if the driver of the vehicle is acquitted of the alleged violation or if the charges against the driver are are dismissed or reduced to some other charge."

EFFECT:  Allows the owner of an impounded vehicle to recover the costs of the impoundment if the driver is acquitted or if the charges are dismissed or reduced.