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RSA 262:33 · Procedure for Removal and Impoundment

Title
XXI: MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter
262 · ANTITHEFT LAWS, OFFENSES, PENALTIES, HABITUAL OFFENDERS, ARREST OF NONRESIDENTS AND ABANDONED VEHICLES
Status
current
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262:33 Procedure for Removal and Impoundment. –

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I.

Upon satisfying the requirements of RSA 262:32, such vehicle may be removed and stored in a suitable place, and all reasonable charges incurred as a result of such removal and storage shall be a lien against the vehicle which shall be paid by the owner, custodian, or person claiming such vehicle, except as otherwise provided in this section.

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II.

Whenever a vehicle is towed pursuant to RSA 262:31-a or RSA 262:32 the owner or other person lawfully entitled to the possession of the vehicle shall be entitled to recover said vehicle and release of the above lien by payment of all reasonable towing and storage charges. If the owner or other person lawfully entitled to possession of the vehicle wishes to challenge whether there was sufficient grounds for towing and impoundment, he or she may pay over to the custodian of the vehicle an amount equal to the towing and storage charges to secure the release of such vehicle, and, within 15 days of the towing and impoundment, request in writing a hearing.

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III.

The hearing shall be held before the head of the law enforcement agency which employs the authorized official who caused the vehicle to be removed and stored, or his or her designee. In the event such agency head or his or her designee determines sufficient grounds did not exist for the removal and storage of the vehicle, the law enforcement agency shall reimburse the owner or other person lawfully claiming possession for any amount paid to the custodian to secure release of the vehicle.

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IV.

Nothing in this section shall prevent a review of the reasonableness of the towing or other action as may be permitted by laws of this state by a court of competent jurisdiction. Source. 1931, 83:1. RL 121:3, 4. RSA 266:3, 4. 1981, 146:1; 361:1, 3. 2010, 344:2, eff. Sept. 18, 2010. 2022, 301:7, eff. July 1, 2022.

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Source note

Source. 1931, 83:1. RL 121:3, 4. RSA 266:3, 4. 1981, 146:1; 361:1, 3. 2010, 344:2, eff. Sept. 18, 2010. 2022, 301:7, eff. July 1, 2022.

Source history

  • 1931, 83:1. RL 121:3, 4. RSA 266:3, 4
  • 1981, 146:1; 361:1, 3
  • 2010, 344:2, eff. Sept. 18, 2010
  • 2022, 301:7, eff. July 1, 2022

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  • 2026 HB1492 amend · effective 2027-01-01

    es due under this subdivision. If fees remain unpaid after [20] 30 days, the person may dispose of the items. 2 Abandoned Vehicles; Procedure for Removal and Impoundment. Amend RSA 262:33, II and III to read as follows: II. Whenever a vehicle is towed pursuant to RSA 262:31-a or RSA 262:32 the owner or other person lawfully entitled to the possession of the vehicle shall be entitled to recover said ve

  • 2026 HB1492 amend · effective 2027-01-01

    t when determining the reasonable fee in a requested hearing conducted by the department of safety.] 4 New Section; Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. Amend RSA 262 by inserting after section 35-a the following new section: 262:35-b Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. I. This section shall apply to any tow of a motor vehicle performed at the direction of a

  • 2026 HB1492-FN amend · effective 2027-01-01

    t when determining the reasonable fee in a requested hearing conducted by the department of safety.] 4 New Section; Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. Amend RSA 262 by inserting after section 35-a the following new section: 262:35-b Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. I. This section shall apply to any tow of a motor vehicle performed at the direction of a

  • 2026 HB1492-FN amend · effective 2027-01-01

    es due under this subdivision. If fees remain unpaid after [20] 30 days, the person may dispose of the items. 2 Abandoned Vehicles; Procedure for Removal and Impoundment. Amend RSA 262:33, II and III to read as follows: II. Whenever a vehicle is towed pursuant to RSA 262:31-a or RSA 262:32 the owner or other person lawfully entitled to the possession of the vehicle shall be entitled to recover said ve

  • 2026 SB617 amend · effective 2027-01-01

    t when determining the reasonable fee in a requested hearing conducted by the department of safety.] 4 New Section; Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. Amend RSA 262 by inserting after section 35-a the following new section: 262:35-b Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. I. This section shall apply to any tow of a motor vehicle performed at the direction of a

  • 2026 SB617 amend · effective 2027-01-01

    es due under this subdivision. If fees remain unpaid after [20] 30 days, the person may dispose of the items. 2 Abandoned Vehicles; Procedure for Removal and Impoundment. Amend RSA 262:33, II and III to read as follows: II. Whenever a vehicle is towed pursuant to RSA 262:31-a or RSA 262:32 the owner or other person lawfully entitled to the possession of the vehicle shall be entitled to recover said ve

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