1. (a) As used in this section, "property" means any of the following:

   1. (1) A truck (as defined in IC 9-13-2-188 ).
   2. (2) A trailer (as defined in IC 9-13-2-184 ).
   3. (3) Cargo.

2. (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. (1) owns or holds a lien on property held at a towing company or storage facility; and
   2. (2) believes the charges relating to a tow or the storage of the property are unreasonable.

3. (c) Not later than twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of:

   1. (1) seventy-five percent (75%) of the amount charged;
   2. (2) proof of a bond obtained by the owner for the remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of the invoice; and

   3. (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.

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