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HB 2310 Mechanic's lien; increases limits for repairs and storage for keeper of stable, garage, marina, etc.

Introduced by: H. Morgan Griffith | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Lien of keeper of livery stable, garage, marina, etc.  Increases the lien limits for storage from $300 to $500, and requires that the person asserting the lien make a reasonable attempt to notify any secured party of record at the Department of Motor Vehicles or the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries not just in writing but also by telephone, with both forms of notice required within three business days of the person's taking possession of the boat, aircraft or vehicle.  An item of personal property left with the stored property must be returned only if the owner claims the item before auction. 

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Lien of keeper of livery stable, garage, marina, etc.  Increases the lien limits for storage from $300 to $500, and requires that the person asserting the lien make a reasonable attempt to notify any secured party of record at the Department of Motor Vehicles or the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries not just in writing but also by telephone, with both forms of notice required within three business days of the person's taking possession of the boat, aircraft or vehicle.  An item of personal property left with the stored property must be returned only if the owner arrives to claim the item before auction. 

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Lien of keeper of livery stable, garage, marina, etc.  Increases the lien limits for repairs from $800 to $1,500 and the lien limit for storage from $300 to $1,500. The bill also requires the owner to physically claim any personal property left with the boat, car, etc. instead of requiring the keeper to return it.