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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Good morning!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Passing the following information along from ODOT/DMV:<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">DMV will no longer print paper copies of the Possessory Lien Packet, form 6828.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">There are a limited number of packages available at this time (25 lien packets per package).
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">To order, visit:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif">
<span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/Email_forms/forms_mans_pubs.aspx">https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/Email_forms/forms_mans_pubs.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">All possessory lien documents can be found online here:</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif">
</span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/Form/index.aspx">https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/Form/index.aspx</a></span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:15.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">It is highly recommended that tow companies review their lien procedures to ensure compliance with ORS Chapter 87 (available on
the Board’s website) and the lien document requirements. The Board has received complaints regarding the erroneous use, or intentional misuse, of lien documents as a business practice, and will be working with other agencies in addressing the issues in 2024.
Questions about possessory liens or forms? Contact DMV by visiting your local field office or by phone at (503) 945-5000.</span><span style="color:#70757A;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">The Board is hosting a Work Session on January 11, 2024 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at DMV HQ.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">The purpose of the Work Session is to establish process and procedures for complaints submitted to the Board.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">The Public is invited to attend.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Attached the Public Notice which includes information on how to attend the Work Session online.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Work Session materials will be available on the Board’s website by end of day Monday, January 8. 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Space is limited – please RSVP in-person attendance to
<a href="mailto:info@towboard.oregon.gov"><span style="color:windowtext">info@towboard.oregon.gov</span></a> by January 8, 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Wishing you a safe and happy New Year!<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D">Torey McCullough<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D">Administrator - State Board of Towing
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D">Mailing Address:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D">ICO DMV-HQ<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D">1905 Lana Avenue, NE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D">Salem, OR 97314<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D">Website:</span></i><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D">
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/sbot">www.oregon.gov/sbot</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D">Email:</span></i><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D">
</span><u><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0563C1"><a href="mailto:info@towboard.oregon.gov">info@towboard.oregon.gov</a></span></u><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D">Stay Informed!<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0070C0"><a href="https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/sbot_mailing_list"><span style="color:#0070C0">Subscribe to the Board's mailing list</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D"> to
get the latest news and information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D">You’re Invited to the Board’s January 11, 2024 Work Session<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D">Topic: Complaints and Complaint Process<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D">For more information, follow this link:
</span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/sbot/Documents/January%2011%202024%20Public%20Notice%20-%20Work%20Session.pdf"><span style="color:blue">January 11 2024 Public Notice - Work Session.pdf (oregon.gov)</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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