Rule 570-38-7-.17 - Requirement for Attendant to Release Towed Vehicles(1) Towing and storage firms providing nonconsensual towing services shall have an attendant on site or otherwise available at the location of towed vehicles during normal business hours five days of every week and for at least four hours one additional day of every week. Such attendant shall, during such times, be able to provide reasonable access to and release any vehicle towed in accordance with this Subchapter upon the owner meeting the requirements for release described in these Rules.(2) Towing and storage firms providing nonconsensual towing services shall have an attendant available by phone 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The attendant shall have the authority and ability to report to the location of towed vehicles in a timely manner and release any vehicle towed in accordance with this Subchapter upon the owner meeting the requirements for release described in these Rules.(3) A receipt listing the specific charges for towing and storage of the vehicle shall be issued to the owner or agent claiming the vehicle and the attendant shall retain a copy of the receipt. The receipt must be signed by the owner or agent claiming the vehicle and by the attendant. Such receipt shall identify the vehicle and shall become part of the towing and storage firm's record.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 570-38-7-.17
O.C.G.A. §§ 40-1-54, 44-1-13.
Original Rule entitled "Requirement for Attendant to Release Towed Vehicles" adopted. F. Apr. 21, 2020; eff. May 11, 2020.