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Chapter 454 Tow Trucks and Motor Vehicle Booting

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[HISTORY: Derived from Art. XXII of Ch. V of the Charter and Ordinances, 1974, of the City of Buffalo; amended in its entirety 10-19-2019, effective 10-19-2019.[1] Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]

Editor's Note: This ordinance also changed the chapter title from "Tow Trucks" to "Tow Trucks and Motor Vehicle Booting."

Article I Intent and Definitions

§ 454-1 Intent and definitions.

Article II General Towing

§ 454-2 License required.

§ 454-3 Application for license.

§ 454-4 Issuance of license.

§ 454-5 Display and transferability of license.

§ 454-6 License fees; expiration.

§ 454-7 Renewal of license.

§ 454-8 Revocation of license.

§ 454-9 Responsibilities of licensee.

Article III Authorized City Tow Trucks

§ 454-10 Purpose and applicability.

§ 454-11 Definitions.

§ 454-12 Circumstances for removal of vehicles.

§ 454-13 Authorization to tow required.

§ 454-14 Duties of Department of Permit and Inspection Services.

§ 454-15 Application for letter of authorization.

§ 454-16 License and registration fee.

§ 454-17 Minimum requirements for designation as authorized City tower.

§ 454-18 Required minimum equipment.

§ 454-19 Storage of towed vehicles.

§ 454-20 Removal of towed vehicles; records.

§ 454-21 Release of vehicles.

§ 454-22 Conversion of vehicles to City use.

§ 454-23 Tow zones.

§ 454-24 Rate schedule.

§ 454-25 Inspections.

§ 454-26 Monthly audit.

§ 454-27 Revocation of letter of authorization.

§ 454-28 Appeal and hearing.

Article IV Motor Vehicle Booting

§ 454-29 License required.

§ 454-30 Application for motor vehicle booting license.

§ 454-31 Issuance of license.

§ 454-32 Transferability of license.

§ 454-33 License fees; expiration.

§ 454-34 Renewal of license.

§ 454-35 Revocation of license.

§ 454-36 Responsibilities of licensee.

Article V Motor Vehicle Booting on Privately Owned Real Property

§ 454-37 Purpose and applicability.

§ 454-38 Motor vehicle booting on privately owned real property.

§ 454-39 Signage required.

§ 454-40 Warning required.

§ 454-41 Release of motor vehicle prior to booting.

§ 454-42 Operator availability.

§ 454-43 Contract required; liability.

§ 454-44 Release and waiver.

§ 454-45 Presence required.

§ 454-46 General booting restrictions.

§ 454-47 Payment.

§ 454-48 Receipts and records.

§ 454-49 Reporting requirements.

§ 454-50 Charges in violation of this section.

§ 454-51 Effective dates.

§ 454-52 Severability.