Any removal agency as defined by § 32-36-2 which has removed an abandoned or wrecked vehicle pursuant to this chapter or a vehicle impounded pursuant to § 32-30-19 shall comply with the provisions of § 32-36-8 to notify the registered owner, and if encumbered, the lien holder of the vehicle. If no person claims the vehicle within thirty days of that notice, the provisions of §§ 32-36-9 and 32-36-11 shall apply to the disposal of the vehicle.

Source: SL 1967, ch 211 , § 3; SL 1994, ch 264 , § 1; SL 1998, ch 195 , § 1.