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What is NYC RCNY § 12-18?

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(a) Insurance company representative present at pound need only to present identification and a notarized "Receipt for Release of Vehicle" (referred to as a 167E letter). Payment of accrued towing and storage charges, if any, is also required.

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§ 12-18 Vehicles Being Claimed by Insurance Company.

RCNY § 12-18

(a)Insurance company representative present at pound need only to present identification and a notarized "Receipt for Release of Vehicle" (referred to as a 167E letter). Payment of accrued towing and storage charges, if any, is also required.

(b)Tow operators present to remove vehicle after Insurance company representative was present and signed for vehicle must have a notarized "167E letter" in name of towing company and identification for themselves.

(c)Tow operator is present and has notarized "167E letter" authorizing him as company representative, can identify self, pay any accrued charges and remove vehicle.

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