TITLE 49

MOTOR VEHICLES

CHAPTER 18

TOWING AND STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES

49-1808.  declaration of opposition. (1) In the event that the legal or registered owner of a vehicle towed under the provisions of this chapter wishes to dispute the fees, claim, disposition, or other issues related to the possessory lienholder, the owner may file a declaration of opposition with the department.

(2)  The declaration of opposition must be received by the department within twenty (20) calendar days after the date of the first notification sent by the department pursuant to section 49-1807(1)(c), Idaho Code.

(3)  The declaration of opposition shall give the declarant ten (10) calendar days after the date the declaration was filed with the department to file legal action against the possessory lienholder.

(4)  If the declarant files a legal action against the possessory lienholder, the disposition of the vehicle shall be paused pending the outcome of the court proceedings.

(5)  The declarant may be liable for court costs if a judgment is entered in favor of the possessory lienholder.

History:

[49-1808, added 2025, ch. 218, sec. 2, p. 1030.]