Rule 570-38-7-.21 - Secure Impoundment Facility(1) A towing and storage firm authorized to conduct nonconsensual towing by the Department must maintain a secure storage area for towed vehicles in the county where the tow operator's office (as listed with the Department) is located, unless otherwise authorized by the Department.(2) The towing and storage firm must provide for effective and efficient security for the lot at all times. The storage lot must be fenced with a minimum of six feet of fencing, lighted, and equipped with a lock or enclosed building.(3) Vehicles towed and stored in accordance with this Subchapter shall be delivered to the towing and storage firm's secure impoundment facility in a timely manner. No towing and storage firm shall utilize "drop zones" or leave impounded vehicles at any impound lot or other location that has not been approved by the Department for use by the towing and storage firm making such tow or removal.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 570-38-7-.21
O.C.G.A. §§ 40-1-54; 44-1-13.
Original Rule entitled "Secure Impoundment Facility" adopted. F. Apr. 21, 2020; eff. May 11, 2020.