The code enforcement officer or designated employee, and the town police department
are empowered to enforce this article. The police department shall be responsible
for administering the removal and disposition of vehicles determined to be abandoned
on the public streets and highways within the town and on property owned by the town.
The code enforcement officer or other designated official shall be responsible for
administering the removal and disposition of vehicles determined to be abandoned,
nuisance or junked motor vehicles located on private property. Such persons shall
have the right, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter on any premises
within the town limits at reasonable hours to inspect vehicles for compliance with
this article. Such persons are also authorized to obtain an administrative search
and inspection warrant if deemed necessary. The town may, on an annual basis, contract
with private tow truck operators or towing businesses to remove, store and dispose
of abandoned vehicles, nuisance vehicles and junked motor vehicles in compliance with
this article and applicable state laws. Nothing in this article shall be construed
to limit the legal authority or powers of officers of the town police department and
town fire department in enforcing other laws or in otherwise carrying out their duties.
