Chapter 168B — Violation to Abandon Motor Vehicle

168B.01 Legislative Findings; Purpose This section explains why Minnesota enacted laws against abandoning motor vehicles. The legislature found that abandoned … 168B.011 Definitions This section defines the key terms used throughout Chapter 168B, which governs abandoned motor vehicles in Minnesota. … 168B.02 This section was repealed in 1995 as part of ongoing revisions to Minnesota's abandoned motor vehicle laws. The subject … 168B.03 Violation to Abandon Motor Vehicle This section makes it a misdemeanor crime to abandon a motor vehicle on any public or private property without the … 168B.035 Towing Authorized This section authorizes local law enforcement agencies and their contracted towing companies to tow vehicles that are … 168B.04 Authority to Impound Vehicles This section gives local governments and peace officers the authority to impound vehicles that are abandoned, classified … 168B.045 Towed Motor Vehicles When a towing company tows a vehicle at the request of law enforcement, it automatically has a legal lien on the vehicle … 168B.05 This section was repealed in 1995 as part of ongoing revisions to Minnesota's abandoned motor vehicle laws. The subject … 168B.051 Sale; Waiting Periods This section sets the minimum waiting periods before an impounded vehicle can be sold or disposed of. Most impounded … 168B.055 Notice for Removal From Vehicle Service Facility Property owners at commercial facilities (like repair shops) can remove an unauthorized vehicle from their property … 168B.06 Notice of Taking and Sale Within five days of impounding a vehicle (excluding weekends and holidays), the government or impound lot operator must … 168B.07 Right to Reclaim A vehicle owner or lienholder has the right to reclaim an impounded vehicle by paying all towing, storage, and cleanup … 168B.08 Disposition by Impound Lot If an impounded vehicle is not reclaimed by its owner or lienholder within the applicable waiting period, the impound … 168B.087 Operator's Deficiency Claim; Consent to Sale If a vehicle is sold at auction and the sale proceeds do not cover the full cost of towing and storage, the impound lot … 168B.09 Disposal Authority Local governments can dispose of abandoned vehicles through contracts with private towing and scrap companies, or by … 168B.10 Contracts; Reimbursement by Agency Local governments that contract with licensed operators to remove and dispose of abandoned vehicles can apply for … 168B.101 Agency Responsibility The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is authorized to study and develop programs for dealing with abandoned … 168B.11 This section was repealed in 1981 as part of ongoing revisions to Minnesota's abandoned motor vehicle laws. The subject … 168B.12 This section was repealed in 1973 as part of ongoing revisions to Minnesota's abandoned motor vehicle laws. The subject … 168B.13 This section was repealed in 1973 as part of ongoing revisions to Minnesota's abandoned motor vehicle laws. The subject … 168B.14 Regulation of Vehicle Towers Limited This section limits how state and local governments can regulate towing companies. Towing companies are defined as … 168B.15 This section was repealed in 2023 as part of ongoing revisions to Minnesota's abandoned motor vehicle laws. The subject … 168B.16 Flashing Light on Tow Truck All tow trucks in Minnesota must be equipped with flashing or intermittent red and amber lights, approved by the …