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f � �`-- CHAPTER 3-ADMINIS'I'RATION ARTICLE 8.ABANDp1�TED PROPERTY- DISPOSAL OF ABANDpNED MOTOR VEffiCLES,UNCLAIlMED PROPERTY AND EXCESS PROPERTY Section 3-8.1. DEI�'IlVITIONS 1. Abandoned Motor Vehicle means a motor vehicle a.s defined in Minnesota 5tatutes, Chapter 169, as amended, that has remained for a period of time of more than forty-eight hours on public property illegally or lacking vital component parts, or has remained for a period of more than forty-eight hours on private property without the consent of the person in control of such property, or in an inoperable condition such that it has no substantial potential further use consistent with its usual function unless it is kept in an enclosed gazage or storage building. It shall also mean a motor vehicle voluntarily surrendered by its owner to and accepted by the City. A classic car or pioneer caz, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 168, as amended, shall not be considererl an abandoned motor vehicle within the meani.ng of this Section. Vehicles on the premises of junk yards or automobile graveyards, which are licensed and maintained in accordance with the City Code, sh�ll not be considered abandoned motor vehicles within the meaning of this Section. 2. Vital Com onent Parts means those parts of a motor vehicle that are essential to � the mechanical functioning of the vehicle, including, but not limited to, the motor, drive train and wheels. Sectioa 3-8.2 CUSTpDy 1• The City may take into custody and impound any abandoned motor vehicle. 2• Immediate Sale. When an abandoned motor vehicle is more than seven model years of age, is lacking vital component parts, and does not display a license plate currently valid in Minnesota or any other sta.te or foreign country,it shall immediately be eligible for sale at public auction, and shall not be subject to the notification,reclamation, or title provision of this Article. A. Notice. (1)• When an abandoned motor vehicle does not fall within the provisions of tlus Article, the City shall give notice of the takings vyithin ten days. The notice shall set forth the date and place of the taking, the year, make, model and serial number of the abandoned motor vehicle, if such information can be reasona.bly obtained, and the place where the vehicle is being held, shall inform the owner and any lien holders of their right to reclaim and vehicle under this Article, and shall state the failure of _ the owner or lien holder to exercise their right to reclaim the vehicle and � contents be deemed a waiver by them of all rights, title and interest in the Pequot Lakes City Code 26