Rule 570-38-7-.18 - Release of Towed Vehicle; Payment(1) Any person seeking the release of a vehicle towed or stored by a towing and storage firm performing nonconsensual towing services shall: (a) Produce a valid driver's license;(b) Produce an ignition key which operates the towed vehicle or otherwise demonstrate the ability to properly start and operate the vehicle;(c) Produce evidence of such person's ownership or right of possession of the towed or stored vehicle, such as a certificate of title, a valid and current registration card, bill of sale, or a lease or rental contract; and(d) Pay all towing charges and storage fees that are in accordance with these Rules and have accrued with respect to the vehicle.(2) Towing and storage firms shall accept payment of fees associated with non-consensual towing services in the form of cash, commonly-recognized travelers checks, money orders, certified checks or cashier's checks, at the choice of the vehicle owner or payee. Towing and storage firms may also accept debit cards or credit cards as a form of payment but shall not charge an additional fee for use of such cards.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 570-38-7-.18
O.C.G.A. §§ 40-1-54, 44-1-13.
Original Rule entitled "Release of Towed Vehicle; Payment" adopted. F. Apr. 21, 2020; eff. May 11, 2020.