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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> public streets of the city, often in circumstances necessitating prompt removal of <br /> dangerous obstruction to traffic. Therefore, the privilege of any person to engage <br /> in a towing company in the city shall be subject to regulation in order to protect <br /> the health, safety and welfare of the public. <br /> <br /> Sec. 35-2. Compliance with State Law. <br /> <br /> All certificate holders under this article shall comply with all applicable <br /> state laws and ordinances, inclusive of policies, procedures, rules, and <br /> regulations. <br /> <br /> Sec. 35-3. Authority and Duties of the Department. <br /> <br /> The police department shall implement and enforce this article. <br /> Furthermore, in addition to the powers and duties elsewhere prescribed in this <br /> article, the department is authorized to: <br /> <br /> (1) Keep records of all certificates of registration issued, suspended or <br /> revoked. <br /> <br /> (2) Require additional information to clarify items on an application. <br /> <br /> (3) Adopt rules and regulations, consistent with the provisions of this <br /> Chapter, with respect to the form and content of applications for <br /> certificates of registration, the investigation of applicants, the disposal of <br /> vehicles, and other matters incidental or appropriate to the powers and <br /> duties as may be necessary for the proper administration and <br /> enforcement of this Chapter, to include rules or required methods of <br /> accounting and reporting either by form or electronic systems as <br /> determined by the department. <br /> <br /> (4) Conduct random periodic investigations of vehicle tow services <br /> throughout the city concerning their compliance with this Chapter. Inspect <br /> vehicles for compliance with uniform vehicle and equipment safety <br /> standards, as established by the department. <br /> <br /> Sec. 35-4. Definitions. <br /> <br /> Abandoned motor vehicle means any motor vehicle on a public roadway or <br /> private property that has remained without the consent of the owner or person <br /> in control of the property for more than 48 hours or as defined by state. <br /> <br /> Agent of the Police Department includes Certificate holder. <br /> <br /> <br /> Certificate holder means any person possessing current, valid certificate of <br /> registration to engage in the towing business in the city. <br /> <br /> <br /> -2- <br /> 49 <br />