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Introduced
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
In Committee
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
Introduced Session
124th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend Section 56-5-5635, Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, Relating To Law Enforcement Officers Directing A Vehicle To Be Towed, Storage Procedures, Notification Provided To Owners Of Towed Vehicles, And The Disposition Of Towed Vehicles And Personal Property, So As To Provide Notification To The Owner And Lienholder Of Towed Vehicles Must Be Made By Registered Or Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, Or Certified Mail With Electronic Tracking, And To Provide A Towing Company, Storage Facility, Garage, Or Repair Shop May Apply To Certain Vendors To Obtain Real-time Access To Title And Lienholder Information Before Towed Vehicles Are Sold.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina law to modify the procedures for law enforcement officers directing vehicles to be towed and the subsequent storage and notification processes. Key provisions include: requiring notification to the owner and lienholder of towed vehicles by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or certified mail with electronic tracking; allowing towing companies, storage facilities, garages, or repair shops to obtain real-time access to title and lienholder information before selling towed vehicles; and clarifying that storage costs cannot be charged until the required notification is sent. The bill aims to improve transparency and efficiency in the handling of towed vehicles by law enforcement and towing/storage entities.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Long (on 02/08/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4920&session=124&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/prever/4920_20220203.htm |
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