29-A §1805. Notices
§1805. Notices 1. Form of notice. A repair facility must post the following notice in a place where it is reasonably likely to be seen by customers. The notice must be completed with information on charges and printed so that it is conspicuous and can be read by the average person. The following form […]
29-A §1862. Left with an independent entity
§1862. Left with an independent entity 1. Release of vehicle. An insurance company, financial institution or dealer may direct an independent entity that obtains possession of a vehicle to release the vehicle to the owner. The insurance company, financial institution or dealer shall provide the independent entity a release statement under subsection 2 authorizing the […]
29-A §1806. Fee prohibited
§1806. Fee prohibited A repair facility may not, directly or indirectly, charge a fee for performing an obligation or for exercising a right under this subchapter. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, […]
29-A §1863. Commercial motor vehicle nonconsensual tow
§1863. Commercial motor vehicle nonconsensual tow 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Commercial motor vehicle” has the same meaning as in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 390.5, as amended. [PL 2017, c. 120, §2 (NEW).] B. “Commercial motor […]
29-A §1807. Unfair trade practice
§1807. Unfair trade practice A repair facility’s failure to comply with this subchapter constitutes an unfair trade practice under Title 5, chapter 10. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
29-A §1808. Waiver prohibited
§1808. Waiver prohibited The duties imposed by and rights created under this subchapter may not be waived or otherwise modified. Any waiver or modification is contrary to public policy and is void and unenforceable. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, […]
29-A §1809. Savings clause
§1809. Savings clause This subchapter is in addition to and does not limit or replace other rights or procedures provided by statute or common law. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 […]
29-A §1851. Application
§1851. Application This subchapter applies to a vehicle that is: [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 1. Towed at request of owner or driver. Towed at the request of the owner or driver; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, […]
29-A §1852. Abandonment defined
§1852. Abandonment defined For the purposes of this subchapter, a vehicle is considered “abandoned” if the owner or lienholder does not retrieve it and pay all reasonable charges for towing, storing and authorized repair of the vehicle within 14 days after the notices to the owner and lienholder are sent by the Secretary of State […]
29-A §1853. Letter of ownership or certificate of title
§1853. Letter of ownership or certificate of title If a person abandons a vehicle as described in section 1851, the owner of the premises or property where the vehicle is located may obtain a letter of ownership or a certificate of title by complying with this subchapter. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 […]