2005 Senate Bill 139

Require expeditious return of certain seized vehicles

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 2, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Burton Leland (D-5)

To require that a vehicle impounded by police under the tobacco products tax act must be returned within seven days if the owner is not charged with a crime, is found innocent, or is found not liable for a civil infraction. The owner could not be assessed any impound or forfeiture fees in these cases. The legislation is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 138 to 143.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary