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RSA 262:36-a · Disposal by Storage Company
262:36-a Disposal by Storage Company. –
Copy linkIf the owner of a motor vehicle removed or stored pursuant to RSA 262:33 or RSA 262:40-a does not claim the vehicle within 20 days, and the vehicle is more than 5 model years old at the time of removal, the storage company may dispose of such vehicle after giving notice pursuant to RSA 262:38, provided that no notice by publication shall be required.
Copy linkIf the vehicle is 5 model years old or less at the time of removal and the vehicle has not been claimed within 30 days, the storage company may dispose of such vehicle after giving notice pursuant to RSA 262:38.
Copy linkIf the value of the vehicle is less than $1,000 or the vehicle is so vandalized, damaged, or in disrepair as to be unusable as a motor vehicle and only fit for salvage as determined in good faith through the application of reasonable automotive industry standards, the storage facility may dispose of the vehicle in 15 days without the notice required by RSA 262:38 and RSA 444. If the last place of abode of the owner of such vehicle is known to or may be ascertained by such storage facility by the exercise of reasonable diligence, the storage facility shall give notice of the time and place of the sale to the owner by verified mail as defined in RSA 21:53, or in person, at least 10 days prior to the disposal and upon written notice to the director subject to such rules as the department shall adopt pursuant to RSA 541-A.
Copy linkIf the towing or storage facility has knowledge or has been notified that the owner of the vehicle is hospitalized or incarcerated as a result of an accident, the time allowed for claiming the vehicle under paragraph I shall be extended for an additional 14 days or until the person has been released from the medical facility or place of incarceration, whichever occurs first. Source. 1989, 253:5. 2010, 344:5. 2012, 207:4, eff. Aug. 12, 2012. 2019, 242:3, eff. Oct. 10, 2019.
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Source. 1989, 253:5. 2010, 344:5. 2012, 207:4, eff. Aug. 12, 2012. 2019, 242:3, eff. Oct. 10, 2019.
Source history
- 1989, 253:5
- 2010, 344:5
- 2012, 207:4, eff. Aug. 12, 2012
- 2019, 242:3, eff. Oct. 10, 2019
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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
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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
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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
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- 2011-144, Robert Pelkey v. Dan's City Used Cars, Inc. d/b/a Dan's City Auto Body Supreme Court opinion · April 10, 2012