§ 10-49. Immobilizing vehicle.

(a) In general.

If an unattended vehicle is found parked in violation of § 10-43 {"Using invalid permits"} of this subtitle, the vehicle may be impounded or immobilized pending surrender of the invalid permit.

(b) Method of immobilization.

The method of immobilization shall be the same as that used under § 31-21 {"Impounding or immobilization authorized"} of this article.

(c) Notice, release, right to hearing.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the provisions of §§ 31-25 through 31-31 of this article, governing notices, release of vehicle, right to a hearing, and prohibited tampering apply to an immobilization under this section.

(2) For purposes of an immobilization under this section, however, references in §§ 31-25 through 31-31 of this article to release of a vehicle on "payment of a booting fee and other charges" shall be taken to mean payment of a booting fee and surrender to the Authority of the invalid permit.