§ 50-2701. Definitions.

Current through October 23, 2012

For purposes of this chapter, the term:

(1) "Abandoned vehicle" shall have the same meaning as set forth in § 50- 2421.02.

(2) "Accident vehicle" means any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer that was towed from the scene of an accident pursuant to section 406 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.

(3) "Director" means the Director of the Department of Public Works.

(4) "Scrap title" means a certificate of title issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to § 50-2705.

(5) "Stolen vehicle" means a vehicle that was identified by the Metropolitan Police Department or another police organization as having been stolen from the rightful owner of the vehicle.

                
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(June 22, 2006, D.C. Law 16-139, § 2, 53 DCR 3682.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

Law 16-139, the "Scrap Vehicle Title Authorization Act of 2006", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 16-206 which was referred to the Committee on Public Works and Environment. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on March 7, 2006, and April 4, 2006, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on April 26, 2006, it was assigned Act No. 16-368 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 16-139 became effective on June 22, 2006.