Senator Arreguín's vehicle abatement legislation modifies California's procedures for removing abandoned and inoperable vehicles by authorizing local governments to conduct emergency removals when vehicles create imminent health and safety hazards. The measure revises existing requirements that mandate both property owner consent and public nuisance determination before waiving the standard 10-day removal notice, allowing either condition to independently qualify for expedited action.
The bill maintains core protections while adjusting implementation parameters. Vehicles valued under $200 and missing essential components like engines, transmissions or wheels may be removed without prior notice if the property owner authorizes removal or if local officials determine the vehicle poses an immediate public health threat. These provisions apply specifically to agricultural parcels and properties without residential structures. The legislation preserves requirements for DMV notification within five days of removal and establishes a 12-day window for registered owners to reclaim vehicles before final disposition.
Property owners retain the right to deny responsibility for unauthorized vehicles through sworn statements or hearing testimony. When owners successfully demonstrate they did not consent to a vehicle's presence on their property, local authorities cannot assess removal or administrative costs against the property. The measure also clarifies that vehicles removed under these provisions cannot be reconstructed or made operable unless they qualify for historical or horseless carriage registration.
![]() Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Diane DixonR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
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Senator Arreguín's vehicle abatement legislation modifies California's procedures for removing abandoned and inoperable vehicles by authorizing local governments to conduct emergency removals when vehicles create imminent health and safety hazards. The measure revises existing requirements that mandate both property owner consent and public nuisance determination before waiving the standard 10-day removal notice, allowing either condition to independently qualify for expedited action.
The bill maintains core protections while adjusting implementation parameters. Vehicles valued under $200 and missing essential components like engines, transmissions or wheels may be removed without prior notice if the property owner authorizes removal or if local officials determine the vehicle poses an immediate public health threat. These provisions apply specifically to agricultural parcels and properties without residential structures. The legislation preserves requirements for DMV notification within five days of removal and establishes a 12-day window for registered owners to reclaim vehicles before final disposition.
Property owners retain the right to deny responsibility for unauthorized vehicles through sworn statements or hearing testimony. When owners successfully demonstrate they did not consent to a vehicle's presence on their property, local authorities cannot assess removal or administrative costs against the property. The measure also clarifies that vehicles removed under these provisions cannot be reconstructed or made operable unless they qualify for historical or horseless carriage registration.
Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
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16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | PASS |
![]() Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Diane DixonR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |