§ 15.20.060. Disposition of junk vehicles.

A.

Upon observation of what appears to be a junk vehicle, the director shall given written notice by personal service or certified mail to any or all offenders described in section 15.20.050.A, as well as by notice affixed to the vehicle. Notice affixed to the vehicle shall suffice for subsequent action if none of the offenders described in section 15.20.050.A can be located and served within the five-day period. The notice shall contain:

1.

The street address and other information sufficient to identify the location of the vehicle;

2.

A statement that the vehicle constitutes a public nuisance and a copy or summary of the relevant Code sections;

3.

A statement that if the vehicle is not removed from public view within five days from issuance of the notice, the department shall impound and sell or destroy the vehicle at the offender's expense; and

4.

A statement that, if the offender can show ability and willingness to make the repairs necessary to convert the junk vehicle into an operable vehicle, application may be made at any time before the five days have expired for a 30-day waiver to make the necessary repairs.

B.

Upon expiration of the five-day period, or 30-day period where relevant, the director may impound a junk vehicle and sell it at public auction pursuant to the notice provisions of section 15.20.040.C or may have the vehicle privately sold, crushed or otherwise destroyed without further notice in accord with the provisions of section 15.20.040.B. If a vehicle is destroyed, the director shall notify the state department of public safety pursuant to AS 28.10.440.

(GAAB 18.20.070)