HB 1075 -- Abandoned Vehicles

Sponsor:  Nordwald

This bill establishes a process by which land owners may secure
title to vehicles, vessels, watercraft, or outboard motors found
abandoned on their land.  The bill requires law enforcement
officials to determine whether the item has been reported stolen
or if it is subject to any liens.  The application for title must
be accompanied by a copy of a certified mail receipt of the
notice provided to any lienholders.  Vehicles must be inspected
and the inspection report included with the application for
title.  Upon receiving an application for title, the Department
of Revenue must perform a record search to verify the name and
address of any owners and lienholders and, if evidence suggests,
inquire of another state about the vehicle's owners and
lienholders.  Owners and lienholders have 30 days upon receipt of
the notice to protest the application and file a petition to
recover the vehicle.  The department may issue titles noting
whether or not a vehicle was in a salvaged or rebuilt condition.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:00 am