§ 31-66. Vehicles reported stolen.

(a) Scope.

This section applies to any vehicle that:

(1) was reported stolen; and

(2) is found in and towed from:

(i) an impounding area;

(ii) a location where it was obstructing or impeding pedestrian or vehicular traffic; or

(iii) an area other than an impounding area, at a location where it was not obstructing or impeding pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

(b) Charge abated.

No charge may be imposed for storing the vehicle during:

(1) the period ending 48 hours after notification by the Towing Division; and

(2) any longer period that, for good cause shown, the Chief approves.

(c) Standards.

(1) The Chief of the Towing Division shall adopt standards for determining "good cause" under subsection (b)(2) of this section.

(2) A copy of these standards shall be filed with the Department of Legislative Reference before they become effective.