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Tow operators ask board to recommend updates to private-property towing ordinance; board schedules September follow-up
Summary
Towing industry representatives urged the Chattanooga Passenger Vehicle Record Board to seek updates to a roughly 15-year-old private-property towing ordinance after state law changes; the board agreed to put the matter on its September agenda and to seek information from the city attorney and council staff about inflation-based rate adjustments.
Mark Shackleford, owner of Shacklewood Towing and Recovery and vice president of the Tennessee Tow Association, told the Chattanooga Passenger Vehicle Record Board on Aug. 7 that recent changes in state law and upcoming reporting requirements will require updates to the city's private-property towing ordinance.
Shackleford said the ordinance is about 15 years old and contains antiquated provisions that do not match newly enacted state requirements that changed on July 1. He asked the board to recommend revisions to City Council and suggested the regulatory bureau or board staff coordinate with council or the city attorney to draft updates.
Board members responded that the board can hear concerns and make recommendations to City…
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