Tow truck service and tow truck operator licensees shall be responsible for the security of vehicles and/or property found in vehicles which are stored at their storage lots.

Licensees shall release vehicles or property stored in vehicles only to the owner of the property or vehicles or as authorized by an instrument signed by a representative of the Police Department. Property or vehicles subject to written police “holds” may be released only upon presentation of a written police or court authorization. Licensees shall comply with all provisions of RCW 46.55.090 and W.A.C. 308-61-158 and as hereinafter amended.

Upon release of the vehicle, the tow service licensee shall provide the vehicle owner with an itemized receipt of any tow-related charges. (Ord. M-2507 § 17, 1984; Ord. M-3305, Amended, 06/02/1997)