Except as provided in section 28-4834, on proof by the person in possession of an abandoned vehicle that notice of the abandonment and intention to transfer ownership has been given in the manner provided by law, the person in possession of the vehicle is entitled to be paid a reasonable amount for storage of the vehicle and the fee for processing an abandoned vehicle report as prescribed by section 28-4802 from the owner, lienholder or person who has an interest in the vehicle if this person reclaims the vehicle before the transfer of ownership.
A.R.S. § 28-4843