1. (a) A person who finds a vehicle believed to be abandoned on private property that the person owns or controls, including rental property, may:

   1. (1) obtain the assistance of an officer under section 18 of this chapter to have the vehicle removed; or
   2. (2) personally arrange for the removal of the vehicle by complying with subsection (b) and section 16 of this chapter.

2. (b) If the person wishes to personally arrange for the removal of the vehicle, the person shall attach in a prominent place a notice tag containing the following information:

   1. (1) The date, time, name, and address of the person who owns or controls the private property and a telephone number to contact for information.
   2. (2) That the vehicle is considered abandoned.
   3. (3) That the vehicle will be removed after twenty-four (24) hours.
   4. (4) That the person who owns the vehicle will be held responsible for all costs incidental to the removal, storage, and disposal of the vehicle.

   5. (5) That the person who owns the vehicle may avoid costs by removal of the vehicle or parts within twenty-four (24) hours.

      [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-1.1-5.5(a); (b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.130-1995, SEC.1; P.L.108-2001, SEC.3; P.L.54-2009, SEC.7.