Georgia Statutes

§ 40-11-18 — Retrieval of personal property

Georgia § 40-11-18

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O.C.G.A. § 40-11-18 (2026).

Text

(a)A towing and storage firm, repair facility, or salvage dealer shall allow an owner of a vehicle to retrieve any personal property within a stored vehicle for up to 30 days from the date which notice was sent pursuant to Code Section 40-11-19 .
(b)Any personal property left in a vehicle after 30 days from the date on which notice was sent pursuant to Code Section 40-11-19 shall be considered abandoned.
(c)For purposes of this Code section, the term "personal property" shall not include any items attached or affixed to the motor vehicle.

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Legislative History

Amended by 2020 Ga. Laws 521,§ 40, eff. 7/29/2020. Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 275,§ 5, eff. 9/1/2019.

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