§ 30-61. Definitions.  


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  • The following terms as used in this article shall have the following meanings:

    Abandoned vehicle means a motor vehicle or trailer:

    (1)

    Which has been left by the owner or some person acting for the owner with an automobile dealer, repairman or wreck service for repair or for some other reason and has not been called for by such owner or other person within a period of 30 days after the time agreed upon or, if no such time is agreed upon, within 30 days after such vehicle is turned over to such;

    (2)

    Which is left unattended on a public street, road or highway or other public property for a period of at least five days and when it reasonably appears to a law enforcement officer that the individual who left such motor vehicle unattended does not intend to return and remove such motor vehicle (unless on a state highway system, upon which any law enforcement officer may authorize the immediate removal of vehicles posing a threat to public health or safety or to mitigate congestion);

    (3)

    Which has been lawfully towed onto the property of another at the request of a law enforcement officer and left there for a period of not less than 30 days without anyone having paid all reasonable current charges for such towing and storage;

    (4)

    Which has been lawfully towed onto the property of another at the request of a property owner on whose property the vehicle was abandoned and left there for a period of not less than 30 days without anyone having paid all reasonable current charges for such towing and storage; or

    (5)

    Which has been left unattended on private property for a period of not less than 30 days.

    Automobile maintenance means the routine replacement and maintenance of non-engine related parts including brake repair, tire replacement, minor tune-ups and oil changes. This term does not include engine or body dismantling.

    Automobile repair means the general repair, rebuilding or reconditioning of engines, motor vehicles or trailers such as collision service, body repair and frame straightening; painting and upholstering; vehicle steam cleaning and undercoating.

    Discarded property means any property which:

    (1)

    Is unusable due to disrepair;

    (2)

    Which is left unattended on a public street, road or highway or other public property for a period of at least five days;

    (3)

    Which has been left unattended on private property for a period of not less than 30 days; or

    (4)

    Constitutes a nuisance or health or safety hazard in that it provides a place for insects, rodents and other animals to exist or attracts children, vagrants or other individuals and may cause injury to them.

    Junk vehicle means any vehicle which:

    (1)

    Is unusable due to disrepair because one or more of the major parts needed for its operation have been removed or destroyed or have been made not safe for operation of the vehicle through disrepair or damage;

    (2)

    Constitutes a nuisance or health or safety hazard in that it provides a place for insects, rodents and other animals to exist, attracts children, vagrants or other individuals and may cause injury to them; and

    (3)

    Does not have a current license plate with an appropriate ad valorem tax decal affixed in accordance with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 40-2-20, if that vehicle is required to have such under the provisions thereof.

    Owner of a vehicle means the registered owner, the owner as recorded on the title, lessor, lessee, security interest holders and all lienholders as shown on the records of the department of revenue.

(Ord. No. 18-2007, § 1, 11-12-07)

State law reference

Similar provisions, O.C.G.A. § 40-11-1;