§ 1-10-277. Scope and applicability.

(a)

The board shall establish by resolution the maximum fees which may be charged on the towing of vehicles from or immobilization of vehicles on private property, removal and storage of wrecked or disabled vehicles from an accident scene or for the removal and storage of vehicles, in the event the owner or operator is incapacitated, unavailable, leaves the procurement of wrecker service to the law enforcement officer at the scene, or otherwise does not consent to the removal of the vehicle. From time to time, the fees established by the board may be altered, revised, increased or decreased.

(b)

Persons who provide services pursuant to this section shall not charge in excess of the maximum fees established. No person providing services pursuant to this section shall charge any type of fee other than the fees for which the board has established specific rates.

(c)

Persons who provide services pursuant to this section shall be prohibited from charging rates or performing towing services in excess of those prescribed for the class of tow truck necessary for the services provided, regardless of the class of tow truck actually utilized for providing the tow.

(d)

This article shall not be construed to disallow a law enforcement agency or any other party to contract with tow truck operators for nonconsensual towing services at a lower price.

(Ord. No. 99-023, § 1, 5-25-99)