§ 31-27. Immobilization – Right to hearing.

(a) In general.

(1) The owner of a vehicle immobilized under this Part 3 has the right to contest the validity of the immobilization at a hearing within 72 hours, excluding Sundays and holidays, from the time said owner files an application for such hearing with a hearing officer.

(2) Said owner may also secure a hearing, as provided for herein, within 72 hours, excluding Sundays and holidays, from the time said owner files the application required, before payment of the booting fee and all charges which have accrued thereon by virtue of the immobilization, and before the immobilized vehicle is released.

(b) Application form and deadline.

(1) The form of the application shall be prescribed by the Director of Transportation.

(2) The application shall be filed within 10 days from:

(i) the date the owner has been provided notice of immobilization, as specified in § 31-25 of this subtitle;

(ii) the receipt of written notice to be provided the owner, as prescribed in § 31-28 of this subtitle; or

(iii) the date the owner is notified in writing of his or her right to a hearing if the owner appears to claim the immobilized vehicle.