New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 45A - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES OF THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Subchapter 31 - PRIVATE PROPERTY AND NON-CONSENSUAL TOWING COMPANIES
Section 13:45A-31.8 - Private property towing practices

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:45A-31.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) A private property towing company shall not provide any benefit to a person for information regarding a motor vehicle that may be towed from private property.

(b) A private property towing company shall not refuse to release to the owner or operator, a motor vehicle that has been hooked or lifted but not removed from private property.

(c) A private property towing company releasing a motor vehicle pursuant to (b) above may charge the owner or operator of the motor vehicle a decoupling fee; it shall not charge the owner or operator any other fees.

(d) The provisions of (b) above shall not apply if a tow is authorized by a law enforcement officer in the performance of the officer's duties and is appropriate to protect public safety.

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