Bill > H994

This bill proposes several changes to the laws governing the towing and storage of motor vehicles in Massachusetts. It would require garage owners to provide notice to all lienholders of a stored vehicle within 14 days of the first day of storage, including the amount of storage charges and where the vehicle can be recovered. If the garage owner fails to provide this notice, their lien would be limited to 14 days of storage charges and they would not be able to use the sale remedies available under the law. The bill also requires garage owners to exercise due care in preventing negligent acts while a vehicle is in their possession, and mandates that garage owners provide written approval before a vehicle can be released. Additionally, it requires garage owners to provide similar notice to lienholders if a vehicle remains in their care for more than 14 days after storage or after work is complete, as a prerequisite to using the enforcement procedures in the law.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H994