Utah Code § 38-8-3.5

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 38-8-3.5 - Right to tow certain vehicles subject to lien
(1) If the property subject to a lien described in Section 38-3-2 is a vehicle, the occupant is in default for a continuous 60-day period, and the owner chose not to sell the vehicle under Section 38-8-3, the owner may have the vehicle towed from the self-service storage facility by an independent towing carrier that is certified by the Department of Transportation as described in Section 72-9-602.
(2) Within one day after the day on which a vehicle is towed under Subsection (1), the owner shall send written notice by certified mail, postage prepaid, to the occupant's last known address that states:
(a) the date the vehicle was towed; and
(b) the address and telephone number of the person that towed the vehicle.
(3) An owner that has a vehicle towed under Subsection (1) is not liable for any damage that occurs to the vehicle after the independent towing carrier takes possession of the vehicle.

Utah Code § 38-8-3.5

Amended by Chapter 189, 2014 General Session ,§ 98, eff. 5/13/2014.
Added by Chapter 163, 2013 General Session ,§ 4, eff. 5/14/2013.