HB285 Alabama 2017 Session

This bill would require the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to adopt rules regulating the nonconsensual towing of motor vehicles and commercial vehicles as directed by agency law enforcement officers

This bill would establish procedures for motor vehicle owners to dispute fees and charges related to nonconsensual towing and recovery

This bill would also allow ALEA to assess a civil penalty against a towing and recovery service who violates the rules adopted by the agency

Relating to motor vehicles; to provide for the regulation of nonconsensual towing fees and charges by the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency; to establish regulations for towing and recovery service providers; to establish a resolution process for motor vehicle owners who dispute the amount of towing and recovery fees and charges; to allow the agency to assess a civil penalty against towing and recovery service providers for violations of agency rules; and to provide for the distribution of civil penalties collected.