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MN HF3178

MN HF3178
Vehicle towing and impounding requirements modified.


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Introduced
02/07/2022
In Committee
02/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying requirements for towing and impounding vehicles; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 168B.035, subdivisions 1, 5, by adding subdivisions; 168B.07, subdivision 1.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the requirements for towing and impounding vehicles in Minnesota. It defines key terms like "towing authority" and "towing company," and establishes new rules for towing from private property. The bill requires towing companies to immediately release a vehicle if the owner or their agent pays a fee and requests the release before the tow truck leaves the property. It also caps the maximum towing fee at $150 and requires towing companies to accept various payment methods and provide detailed receipts. Additionally, the bill limits the daily storage fees that impound lot operators can charge to $30 and imposes similar receipt requirements on them. Overall, the bill aims to provide more protections and transparency for vehicle owners during the towing and impounding process.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy (on 02/07/2022)

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