§ 24-138. Disposal of junked vehicles.

(a)

If such public nuisance is not abated by the owner or occupant after notice is given in accordance with this division, official action shall be taken by the town to abate such nuisance. Junked vehicles or parts thereof may be disposed of by removal to a scrap yard, demolishers, or any suitable site operated by the town for processing as scrap or salvage, which removal or process shall be consistent with this division. A junked vehicle disposed of to a demolisher, in accordance with this division, must be transferred to such demolisher by a form acceptable to the state highway department. The transfer receipt must be listed on the demolisher's inventory list and surrendered to the state highway department in lieu of the certificate of title.

(b)

After a vehicle has been removed pursuant to this division, it shall not be reconstructed or made operable by any person.

(c)

Notice shall be given to the state highway department within ten days after the date of removal identifying the vehicle or part thereof.

(Ord. No. 2002-03, § 5, 11-5-2002)