Bill > HB1492

This bill modifies regulations concerning motor vehicle towing and the removal of abandoned vehicles, primarily by extending deadlines for owners to dispute towing and storage fees to 30 days from receiving an invoice, and requiring invoices to clearly state how to challenge charges, with towing services facing a $100 fine for non-compliance. It also revises procedures for the state police's list of contracted tow companies, known as the "tow list," by expanding the definition of "employee" to include all individuals working for a tow business, requiring more detailed background checks for all employees, and clarifying that tow businesses must meet specific response times or face disciplinary action, including potential removal from the tow list, with the director of state police having the authority to immediately suspend a business for public health or safety concerns. Additionally, the bill clarifies that tow businesses must provide updated rate schedules and that the state police do not set these fees, and it establishes a new process for appealing decisions made by the commissioner of safety regarding towing and storage fees, allowing for appeals to the superior court.