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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Notwithstanding other provisions in this title, a municipality may adopt an ordinance providing for the impoundment or forfeiture of a
(1) motor vehicle, watercraft, or aircraft involved in the commission of an offense under AS 28.35.030, 28.35.032, or an ordinance with elements substantially similar to AS 28.35.030 or 28.35.032;
(2) motor vehicle involved in the commission of an offense under AS 28.15.291 or an ordinance with elements similar to AS 28.15.291;
(3) motor vehicle used by a person whose license is suspended under AS 28.22.041;
(4) motor vehicle used by a person who fails to carry proof of insurance as required under AS 28.22.019; or
(5) motor vehicle used by a person who has $1,000 or more in delinquent traffic fines for moving violations committed within the municipality.
(b) An ordinance adopted under (a) of this section may
(1) include a fee for the administrative costs incurred by the municipality; and
(2) be more stringent than or the same as but may not be less stringent than applicable provisions under this title or regulations adopted under this title.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 28. Motor Vehicles § 28.01.015. Municipal impoundment and forfeiture - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-28-motor-vehicles/ak-st-sect-28-01-015/
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