Compiled January, 2013
Our review of the annotated history reveals the following legislative history (every “c.” below represents a separate legislative bill):
Added: 1985, c. 1335
Amended: 2006, c. 609 to rewrite the statute. As enacted in 1985, the statute read as follows:
(a) Every owner or person in lawful possession of any private property which is held open to the public, or a discernible portion thereof, for parking of vehicles at no fee, shall not tow or remove, or cause the towing or removal, of any vehicle within one hour of the vehicle being parked.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a vehicle may be removed immediately after being illegally parked within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, in a fire lane, or in a parking space or stall legally designated for disabled persons.
(c) Subdivision (a) does not apply to property designated for parking at an apartment complex, or to property designated for parking at a hotel or motel where the parking stalls or spaces are clearly marked for a specific room.
Two bills affected this section.
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