IC 24-14-7-2 — Release of motor vehicles; required actions; right to inspection; forms of payment
Chapter 7. Releasing Towed Motor Vehicles
Bills amending this section
Section text
Sec. 2. (a) Upon payment of all costs relating to a tow, the storage of a motor vehicle, and all allowable fees, as applicable, the towing company or storage facility shall release the motor vehicle to a properly identified person who owns or holds a lien on the motor vehicle. Each release performed under this subsection shall comply with the procedures and be subject to the same requirements set forth in IC 9-22-1-8 with respect to abandoned motor vehicles. (b) The owner, lienholder, or insurance company representative responsible for releasing a motor vehicle under this section shall have the right to inspect the motor vehicle during normal business hours before accepting the release of the motor vehicle. (c) A towing company or storage facility shall accept the following forms of payment: (1) Cash. (2) Certified check. (3) Insurance check. (4) Money order. (5) Credit card. (6) Debit card. (d) A towing company or storage facility may not charge a credit card service fee of more than three percent (3%). (e) A towing company or storage facility, upon receiving payment for all costs and fees assessed against a motor vehicle, shall provide an itemized receipt that includes the information described under IC 24-14-5 if the information is available. (f) A towing company or storage facility shall comply with IC 9-22-1-8.
As added by P.L.281-2019, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.81-2026, SEC.6.
Source: official publisher (2026 edition)