§ 31-58. Auction sales – Dirt bikes, unregistered motorcycles, etc.

(a) Definitions.

(1) In general.

In this section, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(2) Abandoned vehicle.

"Abandoned vehicle" has the meaning stated in § 25-201(b) of the State Transportation Article.

(3) Dirt bike.

"Dirt bike" has the meaning stated in Article 19, § 40-1 of the City Code.

(4) Unregistered motorcycle or similar vehicle.

"Unregistered motorcycle or similar vehicle" has the meaning stated in Article 19, § 40-1 of the City Code.

(b) Bidders must be licensed.

Bidders for dirt bikes or for unregistered motorcycles or similar vehicles, other than abandoned vehicles, must be licensed, bonded motorcycle dealers, licensed automotive dismantlers and recyclers, or licensed scrap metal dealers.

(c) Export abroad.

(1) The purpose of this subsection is to ensure that dirt bikes and unregistered motorcycles or similar vehicles that have been forfeited under City Code Article 19, Subtitle 40, can be put to good use without being returned to the streets of the City.

(2) Forfeited dirt bikes and unregistered motorcycles or similar vehicles may be transferred to 1 or more charitable organizations for export abroad to provide relief to impoverished areas with critical transportation needs.

(3) The procedures used for transfers under this subsection must:

(i) accord with the City Charter provisions that govern the disposition of surplus property;

(ii) ensure that all interested charitable organizations have an opportunity submit proposals for the vehicles;

(iii) ensure that the selected organization has the ability to take control of the vehicles and export them; and

(iv) require the selected organization to enter into a written agreement with the City that delineates the parties' respective responsibilities.