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2021 Kentucky Revised Statutes
Chapter 186A - Automated motor vehicle registration system
186A.320 Duties of peace officer in the event a stolen vehicle is located.

Universal Citation: KY Rev Stat § 186A.320 (2021)
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186A.320 Duties of peace officer in the event a stolen vehicle is located. (1) (2) (3) When any peace officer has probable cause to believe that a motor vehicle or trailer, or any component part of such vehicle is stolen, he shall impound such vehicle or part and notify its lawful owner, and when applicable, the agency to which the theft was reported, of the recovery of such vehicle or part and where it may be claimed. A vehicle or component part thereof which has been impounded pursuant to this section shall be released to its lawful owner when such owner presents satisfactory evidence of his ownership. A vehicle or component part thereof that has been impounded under this section, and which has not been claimed within ninety (90) days following notice of recovery to the owner, or if the owner cannot be located after a reasonable effort, within ninety (90) days following impoundment, is forfeited and shall be disposed of in accordance with procedures set forth in KRS 500.090. Effective: July 15, 1982 History: Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 164, sec. 61, effective July 15, 1982.
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