ADMINISTRATION.
Austin City Code § 13-7-2
in effect§ 13-7-2 - ADMINISTRATION.
(A) The police chief has the authority to administer and enforce articles 1, 3, 4, and 5 of this chapter.
(B) The director has the authority to administer and enforce articles 1, 2, 4, and 5 of this chapter.
(C) The police chief and the director have the authority to adopt rules for the administration and enforcement of this chapter, under the procedure prescribed in Chapter 1-2 (Adoption of Rules). The rules must be reasonably designed to promote public health and safety and ensure that:
(1) vehicle immobilization services and vehicle immobilization operators are able to perform their responsibilities under this chapter and carry adequate liability insurance;
(2) the director and the police chief are able to determine the correct identity and qualifications of vehicle immobilization services and vehicle immobilization operators licensed or permitted under this chapter;
(3) vehicle immobilization services promptly notify vehicle owners that it has placed a boot on a vehicle and promptly respond to requests from the vehicle owner or operator to remove a boot; and
(4) vehicle immobilization services and vehicle immobilization operators use vehicle immobilization equipment that is safe and in good working condition.
(Ord. No. 20180823-075, Pt. 2, 8-23-2018)
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT13TRSE_CH13-7VEIMSE_ART1GEPR_S13-7-2ADFetched: 10/27/2026