IC 24-14-7-2: Release of motor vehicles; required actions; right to inspection; forms of payment

Sec. 2. (a) Upon payment of all costs relating to a tow, the storage of a motor vehicle, and all allowable fees, as applicable, the towing company or storage facility shall release the motor vehicle to a properly identified person who owns or holds a lien on the motor vehicle. Each release performed under this subsection shall comply with the procedures and be subject to the same requirements set forth in IC 9-22-1-8 with respect to abandoned motor vehicles.

(b) The owner, lienholder, or insurance company representative responsible for releasing a motor vehicle under this section shall have the right to inspect the motor vehicle during normal business hours before accepting the release of the motor vehicle.

(c) A towing company or storage facility shall accept the following forms of payment:

(1) Cash.

(2) Certified check.

(3) Insurance check.

(4) Money order.

(5) Credit card.

(6) Debit card.

(d) A towing company or storage facility may not charge a credit card service fee of more than three percent (3%).

(e) A towing company or storage facility, upon receiving payment for all costs and fees assessed against a motor vehicle, shall provide an itemized receipt that includes the information described under IC 24-14-5 if the information is available.

(f) A towing company or storage facility shall comply with IC 9-22-1-8.