Sec.14-63-36. Computation of storage charges

For the purpose of determining whether any charges may be made and for computing storage charges the period of storage shall commence when the motor vehicle is deposited within the storage area and shall not include the period during which the motor vehicle was being towed unless no charge is made for the towing service. The following shall apply with respect to the fees to be charged for motor vehicle storage:

(a) No charge shall be made for the first eight hours of storage if a towing charge was made in connection with the deposit of the motor vehicle within the storage area. Where a motor vehicle is in storage for a period in excess of eight hours, storage charges may be made from the time the motor vehicle was deposited in the storage area and may include the original eight hours of storage.

(b) All storage fees shall be based on the fee charged for twenty-four hours of storage of a motor vehicle. The fee charged for one to twelve hours of storage shall not exceed one-half of the amount on file with the commissioner for twenty-four hours of motor vehicle storage. The fee for any period of storage in excess of twelve hours but not exceeding twenty-four hours shall not exceed that on file with the commissioner for twenty-four hours of storage.

(c) Each wrecker service following approval of its charges for motor vehicle storage by the commissioner shall post its maximum charges for motor vehicle storage in a conspicuous location on its premises. All letters and numbers appearing on such posting shall have a minimum height of one inch.

(Effective May 31, 1974)