# Sec. 26-142.08. Notification to owner

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 26-142.08. Notification to owner

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 26-142.08 (2026)

(a) Within three (3) full business days after impoundment of any vehicle pursuant to Section 26-146.06 of this Code, the towing company shall mail a notice by certified mail to the last known registered owner of the vehicle, the insurer and to each secured party, as may be disclosed by the vehicle license number or vehicle identification number, if such be obtainable, and to any other person who claims the right to possession of the vehicle, if such a claim is actually known to the towing company. If a vehicle is redeemed prior to the mailing of such notice, then notice need not be mailed.

(b) The notice shall:

  (1) State that the vehicle has been taken into custody for violation of the County ordinance prohibiting unauthorized parking on private property;

  (2) State the year, make, model, and vehicle identification number of the vehicle;

  (3) Give the location of the impoundment facility where the vehicle is held;

  (4) Inform the vehicle owner that he has the right to contest the validity of the towing and storage of his vehicle at any time within twenty-one (21) days of the date of such notice by filing a request for hearing with the Director on a request form which shall be included with such notice;

  (5) Inform the owner and secured party of his right to reclaim the vehicle within twenty-one (21) days after the date of said notice on payment of all towing and storage charges resulting from the towing and storage of the vehicle;

  (6) State that the failure of the owner or the secured party to exercise his right as provided in Subsection (b)(5), above, to reclaim the vehicle in the time provided is a waiver by him of all his right, title and interest in the vehicle.