§17-24A-1. Definitions
Unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, as used in this article: (1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Division of Highways or his or her designee.
§17-24A-2. Abandonment of Motor Vehicle Prohibited; Inoperative Household Appliances Prohibited in Certain Places; Penalty
(a) No person may, within this state, abandon a motor vehicle or major part thereof upon the right-of-way of any public highway, upon any other public property or upon any private property without the consent of the owner or person in control of the property, or upon property owned or controlled by that person, unless […]
§17-24A-3. Authority to Take Possession of Abandoned Motor Vehicles, Junked Motor Vehicles, and Inoperative Household Appliances
Any enforcement agency which has knowledge of or discovers or finds any abandoned motor vehicle, junked motor vehicle or inoperative household appliance on either public or private property may take it into its custody and possession. For that purpose, the enforcement agency may employ its own personnel, equipment and facilities or hire persons, equipment and […]
§17-24A-4. Abandoned or Junked Motor Vehicles; Notification to Motor Vehicle Owner and Lienholder; Charges and Fees; Exceptions
(a) The enforcement agency which takes into custody and possession an abandoned motor vehicle or junked motor vehicle shall, within fifteen days after taking custody and possession thereof, notify the last-known registered owner of the motor vehicle and all lienholders of record that the motor vehicle has been taken into custody and possession, the notification […]
§17-24A-5. Disposal of Abandoned Motor Vehicles, Junked Motor Vehicles, and Inoperative or Abandoned Household Appliances
(a) If an abandoned motor vehicle or junked motor vehicle is not reclaimed as provided for in section four of this article, the enforcement agency in possession of the abandoned motor vehicle or junked motor vehicle shall sell it either at a public auction or to a licensed salvage yard or demolisher. The purchaser of […]
§17-24A-6. Proceeds From Sale of Abandoned Motor Vehicles, Junked Motor Vehicles, and Inoperative Household Appliances
From the proceeds of any sale, the enforcement agency which sold the abandoned motor vehicle, junked motor vehicle or inoperative household appliance shall reimburse itself for any expenses it may have incurred in removing, towing, preserving and storing said property and the expenses of conducting any auction and any notice and publication expenses incurred pursuant […]
§17-24A-6a. Title to Abandoned Antique Motor Vehicle; Special Procedure; Notice to Owner; Fees; Criminal Penalties
(a) Application for Title to Abandoned Antique Motor Vehicle. — (1) A person may apply to the division for ownership and title to an abandoned antique motor vehicle if that person:
§17-24A-7. Injunctive Relief; Additional Remedy
In addition to all other remedies provided for in this article, the Attorney General of this state, the prosecuting attorney of any county where any violation of any provision of this article occurs or any citizen, resident or taxpayer of the county where any violation of any provision of this article occurs may apply to […]