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S.B. 102

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RESTRICTING THE MOVEMENT OF A MOTOR

             2     
VEHICLE

             3     
2010 GENERAL SESSION

             4     
STATE OF UTAH

             5     
Chief Sponsor: Brent H. Goodfellow

             6     
House Sponsor: R. Curt Webb

             7     
             8      LONG TITLE
             9      General Description:
             10          This bill modifies the Traffic Code by amending provisions relating to vehicle
             11      immobilization devices.
             12      Highlighted Provisions:
             13          This bill:
             14          .    provides that the maximum fee that a vehicle immobilizer may charge to remove a
             15      vehicle immobilization device may not exceed $75 per day for each day a vehicle is
             16      immobilized.
             17      Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
             18          None
             19      Other Special Clauses:
             20          None
             21      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             22      AMENDS:
             23          41-6a-1409, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 317
             24     
             25      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             26          Section 1. Section 41-6a-1409 is amended to read:
             27           41-6a-1409. Vehicle immobilization devices -- Definitions -- Notice requirements


             28      -- Maximum removal fee.
             29          (1) As used in this section:
             30          (a) "Immobilize" means to affix and lock a vehicle immobilization device to the
             31      exterior of a motor vehicle.
             32          (b) "Vehicle immobilization device" means a device that may be affixed and locked to
             33      the exterior of a motor vehicle for the purpose of prohibiting the movement or removal of the
             34      vehicle from its location.
             35          (c) "Vehicle immobilizer" means a person who or entity that uses or causes to be used
             36      a vehicle immobilization device for the purpose of enforcing parking restrictions with prior
             37      authorization from the owner or person in lawful possession or control of the real property.
             38          (2) (a) A vehicle immobilizer may not immobilize a vehicle without the motor vehicle
             39      owner's knowledge at either of the following locations without signage that meets the
             40      requirements of Subsection (2)(b):
             41          (i) a mobile home park as defined in Section 57-16-3 ; or
             42          (ii) a multifamily dwelling of more than eight units.
             43          (b) Signage under Subsection (2)(a) shall display:
             44          (i) where parking is subject to being immobilized; and
             45          (ii) one of the following:
             46          (A) the name and phone number of the vehicle immobilizer that immobilizes a vehicle
             47      for the locations listed under Subsection (2)(a)(i); or
             48          (B) the name of the mobile home park or multifamily dwelling and the phone number
             49      of the mobile home park or multifamily dwelling manager or management office that
             50      authorized the vehicle immobilizer to immobilize the motor vehicle.
             51          (c) Signage is not required under Subsection (2)(b) for parking in a location:
             52          (i) that is prohibited by law; or
             53          (ii) if it is reasonably apparent that the location is not open to parking.
             54          (d) Nothing in Subsection (2)(b) restricts the ability of a mobile home park as defined
             55      in Section 57-16-3 or a multifamily dwelling from instituting and enforcing regulations on
             56      parking.
             57          (3) (a) Upon immobilizing a vehicle, the vehicle immobilizer shall affix a notice to the
             58      immobilized vehicle in a conspicuous place so as to be plainly visible to a person seeking to


             59      operate the vehicle.
             60          (b) The notice under Subsection (3)(a) shall include:
             61          (i) the name and phone number of the vehicle immobilizer;
             62          (ii) a phone number that the owner of the vehicle may call to arrange for release of the
             63      vehicle; and
             64          (iii) applicable fees.
             65          (4) The maximum fee that a vehicle immobilizer may charge to remove a vehicle
             66      immobilization device may not exceed $75 per day for each day a vehicle is immobilized.
             67          (5) A county or municipal legislative or governing body may not enact or enforce any
             68      ordinance, regulation, rule, or fee pertaining to a vehicle immobilization device that conflicts
             69      with this part.




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