2006 House Bill 5666

Require expeditious return of certain seized vehicles

Introduced in the House

Feb. 9, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Gabe Leland (D-10)

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 House Bills 5665 to 5668.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary