§ 55-1-71. Procedure for disposition of unclaimed vehicles after impoundment.

In the event that the registered owner fails to appear at the Parking Violations Bureau within 21 days of issuance of the impoundment notice under Section 55-1-64(2) of this Code, or if the registered owner fails to prevail in an administrative hearing and to pay the amount ordered to be paid in accordance with section 55-1-65(2)(a)(2) of this Code, said vehicle will be deemed abandoned and may be sold or otherwise disposed of in accordance with Section 252g of the Michigan Vehicle Code, being MCL 257.252g, which is incorporated by reference into Article III of this chapter, with the proceeds from such disposition be first utilized for the satisfaction of all fines, penalties, fees and costs, including any restitution that is ordered, due to the Parking Violations Bureau, provided, that, prior to sale or other disposition of the vehicle, a registered owner or secured party may secure release of the vehicle by paying all fines, penalties, fees, costs, and restitution.

(Ord. No. 09-14, § 1, 5-19-14)