Utah Code 41-6a-1406. Removal and impoundment of vehicles — Reporting and notification requirements — Administrative impound fee — Refunds — Possessory lien — Rulemaking
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41-6a-1406. Removal and impoundment of vehicles — Reporting and notification requirements — Administrative impound fee — Refunds — Possessory lien — Rulemaking.
(1) | If a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is removed or impounded as provided under Section 41-1a-1101, 41-6a-527, 41-6a-1405, 41-6a-1408, or 73-18-20.1 by an order of a peace officer or by an order of a person acting on behalf of a law enforcement agency or highway authority, the removal or impoundment of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor shall be at the expense of the owner. |
(a) | a human driver, as defined in Section 41-26-102. See Utah Code 41-6a-102 |
(2) | The vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor under Subsection (1) shall be removed or impounded to a state impound yard. |
(3) | The peace officer may move a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor or cause it to be removed by a tow truck motor carrier that meets standards established:
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(8) | A party described in Subsection (5)(a) that pays all fees and charges incurred in the impoundment of the owner’s vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor has a cause of action for all the fees and charges, together with damages, court costs, and attorney fees, against the operator of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor whose actions caused the removal or impoundment. |
(9) | Towing, impound fees, and storage fees are a possessory lien on the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor. |
(10) | In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules setting the performance standards for towing companies to be used by the department. |
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Amended by Chapter 335, 2023 General Session