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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> (2) any other device designed to be self propelled or transported on a <br /> public street. <br /> <br /> <br /> Vehicle owner operator means a person, or the designated agent of a <br /> person, who: <br /> <br /> (1) holds legal title to a vehicle, including any lien holder of record; or, <br /> <br /> (2) has legal right of possession or legal control of a vehicle. <br /> <br /> Vehicle storage facility means a state licensed garage, parking lot, or any <br /> type of facility owned by a person other than a governmental entity for storing or <br /> parking vehicles as defined by state law. <br /> <br /> Working day means days of the week dedicated for work; excluding <br /> weekends and nationally recognized holidays. <br /> <br /> Wrecker means a tow truck or a vehicle designed for the towing of other <br /> vehicles. <br /> <br /> Wrecker Service means the towing service or under which an entity <br /> operates. Entity includes but is not limited to, person, individual, corporation, <br /> partnership, joint venture, association, or other business entity engaged in the <br /> business of towing and storage of vehicles with expectation of compensation. <br /> Any person who operates more than one Wrecker Service shall comply with all <br /> applicable rules and regulations for the additional Wrecker Service. <br /> <br /> Sec. 35-5. Exemptions. <br /> This Chapter does not apply to a person who engages in towing a vehicle: <br /> <br /> (1) In connection with a bona fide repossession of same, when written <br /> authorization has been received from the mortgagee; or <br /> <br /> (2) Which is abandoned, and the property owner where the vehicle is <br /> located gives written certification of the abandonment and <br /> requests the removal of a specifically identified vehicle. <br /> <br /> ARTICLE II. TOW COMPANY REGISTRATION <br /> <br /> Sec. 35-6. Certificate of Registration Required - Application. <br /> <br /> <br /> (a) It shall be unlawful for a person to operate a tow truck to perform non- <br /> consent or incident management towing in the City unless the person has a <br /> Certificate of Registration issued by the Police Chief or the Department. <br /> <br /> (b) To obtain a certificate of registration, a person must make written <br /> application to the Department upon a form provided for that purpose. Be <br /> <br /> -6- <br /> <br /> 283 <br />