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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Good afternoon,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><i><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Private Parking Impound (PPI) Public Policy<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">The State Board of Towing adopted the attached Private Property Impound (PPI) Public Policy at the July 23, 2024 meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:black">The purpose of the public policies is to clarify the intent and meaning of Oregon’s statutes and administrative rules as well as identify best practices and
expectations for members of the towing industry, the public, property owners and managers, and stakeholders on specific PPI statutes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:black">The Board found that, while most of the statutes were written with plain language and clear intent, the complaints submitted to the Board showed that a small
number of towers were either deliberately or unknowingly violating the intent of some of the key laws that were enacted to protect the public.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:black">The public policies adopted on July 23<sup>rd</sup> specifically address:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoPlainText" style="color:black;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">ORS 98.854 (2) - (4): The legal requirement of an authorized signature from the private parking facility owner or its agent at the time of tow, and the prohibition of a tower (or the towers representative
or employee) acting as the owner's agent in authorizing a PPI tow. The signature authorization is to provided to the requester at the time of the request, but no later than the next business day.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoPlainText" style="color:black;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">ORS 98.853 (1): The legal exceptions to ORS 98.854 (2) and circumstances when a person other than the property owner may authorize a tow.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoPlainText" style="color:black;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">ORS 98.853 (2): Photographs must show the vehicle prior to the tow. While not required under the statute, additional photographs are recommended in the public policy so that the parking violation
is clearly demonstrated. Photos of the vehicle are to be provided to the requester at the time of the request, but no later than the next business day.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoPlainText" style="color:black;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">ORS 98.854 (8): The legal prohibition of towers monitoring parking facilities for the purpose of identifying towing business.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:black">The Board continues to review the existing ORSs for clarity and will adopt policies or administrative rules addressing other legal requirements as identified.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:black">The Board’s website has meeting notes and minutes containing further information of the Board’s discussions and public comments on the PPI statutes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><i><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">August 20, 2024 Work Session<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:black">The Board is hosting a public work session to discuss
</span><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"><a href="https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_822.200">ORS 822.200 Operating illegal towing business</a></span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">
and clarifying the legal exemptions to the tow plate/tow business certificate requirement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">If time allows, the Board will discuss additional ORSs or topics for proposed policies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">The August Work Session notice and agenda is attached.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Please let me know if you have any questions,<o:p></o:p></span></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">
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/sbot"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">www.oregon.gov/sbot</span></a></span><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">Reminder:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#0D0D0D;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">The Board has the authority to investigate complaints against tow companies for violations of Oregon’s laws, and the authority to enforce disciplinary actions against towers for violations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#0D0D0D;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">The Board does not have the legal authority to investigate property managers, law enforcement, code enforcement, and other individuals with the legal authority to request a vehicle be towed.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#0D0D0D;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">A full investigation must be conducted prior to Board vote on a disciplinary action. Investigations may take several months to complete.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#0D0D0D;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">The Board does not have the authority to require a tower to refund any portion of tow fees or costs, and there is no guaranty that a complaint will be refunded all or a portion of the money paid for an unlawful
tow. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0D0D0D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0070C0">Board Mission:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0070C0">The Oregon State Board of Towing is responsible for protection of the safety and well-being of the public through the regulation of the towing industry by administering
and enforcing the laws and rules of the State of Oregon, setting professional standards and expectations of the towing industry, and ensuring fairness and continuity of towing services provided by Oregon’s towing industry.<o:p></o:p></span></i></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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/sbot_mailing_list"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0070C0">Subscribe to the Board's mailing list</span></a></span><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 August 20, 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">For more information, follow this link:
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/sbot/Pages/Board-Agendas-Meetings.aspx"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#0563C1">https://www.oregon.gov/sbot/Pages/Board-Agendas-Meetings.aspx</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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