Section 32-13-1 Abandoned motor vehicle defined; posted notice. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE. A motor vehicle as defined in Section 32-8-2, that has been unclaimed as provided in Section 32-8-84 for not less than 30 calendar days from the date the notice […]
Section 32-13-10 False statements regarding sale of abandoned motor vehicle. (a) A person, with fraudulent intent, may not make a material false statement regarding the sale of an abandoned motor vehicle. (b) A person in violation of subsection (a) commits a Class C felony. (c) A person, whether present or absent, who aids, abets, induces, […]
Section 32-13-11 Application of abandoned motor vehicle statutes. Act 2015-470, 2015 Regular Session, only applies to the sale of an abandoned motor vehicle for which notice of the sale is published on or after July 1, 2016. A purchaser of an abandoned motor vehicle sold pursuant to this chapter, other than an abandoned motor vehicle […]
Section 32-13-2 Removal of motor vehicles; liability; lien on vehicles removed; notice. (a) A law enforcement officer or, in a Class 1 municipality, a parking enforcement officer or traffic enforcement officer who is not required to be certified by the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission, may cause a motor vehicle to be removed […]
Section 32-13-3 Authority to sell; notice; bill of sale; records; voiding of sale; title. (a) A person, as defined in Section 40-12-240, in possession of a motor vehicle that is considered an abandoned motor vehicle may sell the motor vehicle at a public auction. (b)(1) Notice of the date, time, and place of the sale […]
Section 32-13-4 Contesting sale; hearing. (a) The current owners, registrants, secured parties, and lienholders of record, if any, of a motor vehicle, prior to the sale, may contest the sale of the motor vehicle pursuant to this chapter by filing a notice of appeal with the circuit court in the county where the sale is […]
Section 32-13-5 Rejection of bids. The person making the sale shall have the right to reject any and all bids if the amount bid be unreasonably low, and shall have the right to continue the sale from time to time if no bidders are present. (Acts 1971, No. 1154, p. 1999, §5.)
Section 32-13-6 Deductions from proceeds. A person or entity making the sale of the motor vehicle shall deduct from the proceeds of the sale the reasonable cost of repair, towing, storage, and all reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the sale. The person or entity shall also pay the balance remaining to the license plate […]
Section 32-13-7 Disposition of proceeds. Repealed by Act 2006-414, p. 1027, §2, effective July 1, 2006. (Acts 1971, No. 1154, p. 1999, §7.)
Section 32-13-8 Chapter cumulative; power of municipality not restricted. This chapter is cumulative and shall not be construed as limiting or restricting any power or authority any municipality may now have or possess under any other provision of law. (Acts 1971, No. 1154, p. 1999, §8.)
Section 32-13-9 Administration of chapter; assistance of law enforcement agencies and officers. The department shall administer this chapter and may call upon any law enforcement agency and officer of this state for assistance as it may deem necessary in order to ensure enforcement. Law enforcement agencies and officers shall render assistance to the department as […]
