For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE. A motor vehicle as defined in Section 32-8-2, that has been unclaimed as provided in Section 32-8-84 for not less than 30 calendar days from the date the notice was sent to the owner and lienholder of record, or if no owner or lienholder of record could be determined, has been unclaimed for not less than 30 calendar days. The term "abandoned motor vehicle" also includes any attached aftermarket equipment installed on the motor vehicle that replaced factory installed equipment.
(2) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Revenue.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.
Chapter 13 - Abandoned Motor Vehicles.
Section 32-13-1 - Abandoned Motor Vehicle Defined; Posted Notice.
Section 32-13-2 - Removal of Motor Vehicles; Liability; Lien on Vehicles Removed; Notice.
Section 32-13-3 - Authority to Sell; Notice; Bill of Sale; Records; Voiding of Sale; Title.
Section 32-13-4 - Contesting Sale; Hearing.
Section 32-13-5 - Rejection of Bids.
Section 32-13-6 - Deductions From Proceeds.
Section 32-13-7 - Disposition of Proceeds.
Section 32-13-8 - Chapter Cumulative; Power of Municipality Not Restricted.
Section 32-13-9 - Administration of Chapter; Assistance of Law Enforcement Agencies and Officers.
Section 32-13-10 - False Statements Regarding Sale of Abandoned Motor Vehicle.
Section 32-13-11 - Application of Abandoned Motor Vehicle Statutes.