Section 200-200-365. Notice of redemption of towed vehicles.  


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  • (1) Not more than twenty-four hours after impoundment of any vehicle, the impounding towing operator shall mail a notice by first-class mail to the last known registered and legal owners of the vehicle. The notice shall contain the identity of the person or agency authorizing the tow, the name of the impounding tow company, its address and telephone number and the location and time of the tow. The notice also shall include the written notice of the right of redemption and of the opportunity for a hearing to contest the validity of the tow pursuant to RCW 46.55.120. If a vehicle is redeemed prior to the mailing of notice, the notice need not be mailed.
    (2) Redemption of towed vehicles shall be in accordance with chapter 46.55 RCW.
    [Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-200-365, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11. Statutory Authority: Chapters 46.08, 43.19, 46.55 and 79.24 RCW. WSR 92-04-036, § 236-12-365, filed 1/30/92, effective 3/1/92.]
2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-200-365, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11. Statutory Authority: Chapters 46.08, 43.19, 46.55 and 79.24 RCW. WSR 92-04-036, § 236-12-365, filed 1/30/92, effective 3/1/92.