Iowa HSB559 modifies procedures for handling abandoned vehicles, including notice requirements, sale of vehicles, and distribution of sale proceeds.

Iowa HSB559 amends the handling of abandoned vehicles by requiring police authorities or private entities to send notice by certified mail within 10 days of taking custody of an abandoned vehicle. The notice must be sent to the last known registered owner, all lienholders, and any other known claimants. If proper notice is provided and the vehicle is not reclaimed within 20 days, the owner, lienholders, or claimants lose their rights to the vehicle.

Iowa HSB559 modifies procedures for handling abandoned vehicles, including notice requirements, sale of vehicles, and distribution of sale proceeds.

Iowa HSB559 amends the handling of abandoned vehicles by requiring police authorities or private entities to send notice by certified mail within 10 days of taking custody of an abandoned vehicle. The notice must be sent to the last known registered owner, all lienholders, and any other known claimants. If proper notice is provided and the vehicle is not reclaimed within 20 days, the owner, lienholders, or claimants lose their rights to the vehicle.