§ 24-14-7-3 — Release of property to owner or lienholder

(a) As used in this section, "property" means
any of the following:
(1) A truck (as defined in IC 9-13-2-188).
(2) A trailer (as defined in IC 9-13-2-184).
(3) Cargo.
(b) A person may file a complaint with the attorney general alleging
a violation of this article under IC 24-14-10-1 if the person:
(1) owns or holds a lien on property held at a towing company or
storage facility; and
(2) believes the charges relating to a tow or the storage of the
property are unreasonable.
(c) Not later than twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of:
(1) seventy-five percent (75%) of the amount charged;
(2) proof of a bond obtained by the owner for the remaining
twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of the invoice; and
(3) a copy of a complaint filed with the attorney general alleging
a violation of this article under IC 24-14-10-1;
a towing company or storage facility shall release all property to a
properly identified person who owns or holds a lien on the property.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.227-2025, SEC.48.