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This bill standardizes and regulates towing rates and practices for private towing carriers in Arizona, establishing statewide uniform rules that preempt local regulations. The bill requires towing rates to be set according to the Department of Public Safety tow service agreement and mandates specific signage requirements for parking facilities that want to authorize vehicle towing. Private towing carriers must now obtain express written permission before towing a vehicle from private property and must follow detailed procedures for vehicle release, including accepting multiple forms of ownership proof such as vehicle titles, registrations, and insurance documents. The bill also introduces consumer protections by requiring itemized receipts, limiting towing fees to predetermined rates, and establishing penalties for overcharging or improperly towing vehicles. Specifically, towing companies that violate these rules can be liable for damages equal to twice the assessed towing and storage fees. The legislation applies to towing from private property without vehicle owner permission and covers situations where property owners or law enforcement request a vehicle's removal, while explicitly excluding abandoned or junk vehicle disposals. The bill aims to create more transparent, consistent, and fair towing practices across Arizona by removing local variations in towing regulations.

Government Affairs

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82013