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Effective Jan 1, 2006Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 323, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2006.
- (a) A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, may cause the removal and seizure of a pocket bike, upon the notice to appear for a violation of Section 21720. A pocket bike so seized shall be held for a minimum of 48 hours.
- (b) A violator of this section shall be responsible for all costs associated with the removal, seizure, and storage of the pocket bike.
- (c) A city, county, or city and county may adopt a regulation, ordinance, or resolution imposing charges equal to its administrative costs relating to the removal, seizure, and storage costs of a pocket bike. The charges shall not exceed the actual costs incurred for the expenses directly related to removing, seizing, and storing a pocket bike.
(d) An agency shall release a seized pocket bike to the owner, violator, or the violator’s agent after 48 hours, if all of the following conditions are met:
- (1) The violator or authorized agent’s request is made during normal business hours.
- (2) The applicable removal, seizure, and storage costs have been paid by the owner, or any other responsible party.