Utah Code Title 41. Motor Vehicles § 41-6a-1409. Vehicle immobilization devices--Definitions--Notice requirements--Maximum removal fee

(a) “Immobilize” means to affix and lock a vehicle immobilization device to the exterior of a motor vehicle.

(b) “Vehicle immobilization device” means a device that may be affixed and locked to the exterior of a motor vehicle for the purpose of prohibiting the movement or removal of the vehicle from its location.

(c) “Vehicle immobilizer” means a person who or entity that uses or causes to be used a vehicle immobilization device for the purpose of enforcing parking restrictions with prior authorization from the owner or person in lawful possession or control of the real property.

(2)(a) A vehicle immobilizer may not immobilize a vehicle without the motor vehicle owner's knowledge at either of the following locations without signage that meets the requirements of Subsection (2)(b):

(b) Signage under Subsection (2)(a) shall display:

(c) Signage is not required under Subsection (2)(b) for parking in a location:

(d) Nothing in Subsection (2)(b) restricts the ability of a mobile home park as defined in Section 57-16-3 or a multifamily dwelling from instituting and enforcing regulations on parking.

(3)(a) Upon immobilizing a vehicle, the vehicle immobilizer shall affix a notice to the immobilized vehicle in a conspicuous place so as to be plainly visible to a person seeking to operate the vehicle.

(b) The notice under Subsection (3)(a) shall include:

(4)(a) The maximum fee that a vehicle immobilizer may charge to remove a vehicle immobilization device may not exceed:

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(a), the maximum fee that a vehicle immobilizer may charge to remove a vehicle immobilization device may not exceed $150 for each instance.

(c) A vehicle immobilizer may not charge a fee for the removal of a vehicle immobilization device or any service rendered, performed, or supplied in connection with the removal of the immobilization device in addition to the fees specified under this Subsection (4).

(d) A vehicle immobilizer may not charge a fee under this Subsection (4) for the immobilization of a vehicle for any period in which the vehicle has been towed and custody of the vehicle has been transferred to a vehicle impound yard.

(e) A vehicle immobilizer shall accept payment by cash and debit or credit card for the removal of a vehicle immobilization device or any service rendered, performed, or supplied in connection with the removal of the immobilization device.