Pennsylvania SB779 amends Title 18 to establish offenses for unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices, with penalties.

Pennsylvania SB779 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding a section on unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices. It outlines offenses such as failing to maintain a public street address, refusing to release a towed vehicle to its owner or an authorized representative, and charging unreasonable storage fees. It also specifies penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for violations. The act aims to ensure compliance with operational requirements and proper conduct by tow truck operators and towing storage facility operators.

Pennsylvania SB779 amends Title 18 to establish offenses for unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices, with penalties.

Pennsylvania SB779 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding a section on unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices. It outlines offenses such as failing to maintain a public street address, refusing to release a towed vehicle to its owner or an authorized representative, and charging unreasonable storage fees. It also specifies penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for violations. The act aims to ensure compliance with operational requirements and proper conduct by tow truck operators and towing storage facility operators.