This bill revises regulations on the towing, impounding, reclaiming, and selling of abandoned vehicles in Iowa.

The bill updates Iowa Code sections 321.88 and 321.89 to clarify procedures for handling abandoned vehicles. It defines "abandoned vehicle" and outlines the process for impounding, reclaiming, and selling such vehicles. The bill specifies that a vehicle left in a commercial garage past its allotted time is considered abandoned unless reclaimed by the owner. It mandates that the impounder must send notice by certified mail to the registered owner and any lienholders or known claimants. If the vehicle is not reclaimed within ten days, it can be sold.

This bill revises regulations on the towing, impounding, reclaiming, and selling of abandoned vehicles in Iowa.

The bill updates Iowa Code sections 321.88 and 321.89 to clarify procedures for handling abandoned vehicles. It defines "abandoned vehicle" and outlines the process for impounding, reclaiming, and selling such vehicles. The bill specifies that a vehicle left in a commercial garage past its allotted time is considered abandoned unless reclaimed by the owner. It mandates that the impounder must send notice by certified mail to the registered owner and any lienholders or known claimants. If the vehicle is not reclaimed within ten days, it can be sold.