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District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 50-2704. Procedures for reclaiming abandoned, accident, or recovered stolen vehicles that have been privately towed and stored.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

An owner or lienholder, or person duly authorized by either, may reclaim an abandoned, accident, or recovered stolen vehicle that was towed by a private company and is stored on a private lot at any time before the expiration of the reclamation period by:

(1) Appearing at the facility where the vehicle is located;

(2) Paying the towing charges and storage fees to the tow company and reclaiming the vehicle; and

(3) Furnishing proof of entitlement to possession of the vehicle.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 50-2704. Procedures for reclaiming abandoned, accident, or recovered stolen vehicles that have been privately towed and stored. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-viii-general-laws/dc-code-sect-50-2704/

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