Sale of impounded craft—Collection of charges.
Seattle Mun. Code § 16.36.030
in effect16.36.030 - Sale of impounded craft—Collection of charges.
In the event a vessel, water sport craft or obstruction shall remain impounded for ninety (90) days and the charges of towing and impounding remain unpaid, the Chief of Police may sell the same at public auction. The City may maintain an action against the owner or person in charge of the vessel, water sport craft or obstruction for the recovery of the expenses of towing and impounding, or the remaining balance thereof, in the event of sale of the same.
(Ord. 120023 § 71, 2000: Ord. 109227 § 4(part), 1980: Ord. 100171 § 16(part), 1971; Ord. 87983, § 72(c), 1959.)
Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT16HACO_CH16.36IM_16.36.030SAIMCROLCHFetched: 11/1/2026
