(1) The local government shall possess a lien on a motor vehicle impounded pursuant to KRS § 82.625 for all fines, penalties, and towing, handling and storage charges and fees imposed thereon. Such lien shall be superior to and have priority over all other liens thereon.
(2) Nothing in KRS § 82.600 to KRS § 82.640 shall otherwise affect the rights or obligations between the owner of the motor vehicle and those persons who claim a security interest therein.

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 82.635

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Owner: when applied to any animal, means any person having a property interest in such animal. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010

Effective: July 13, 1984
History: Created 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 416, sec. 8, effective July 13, 1984.