Chapter 6.48 JUNK VEHICLES
Section 6.48.160 Assessment and collection of costs— Liability of registered owner.
If the administrative costs and the cost of removal which
are charged against the owner of a
parcel of land are not paid within thirty (30) days from the date of the order, or the final
disposition of an appeal therefor, such costs shall be assessed against the parcel of land and shall
be transmitted to the tax collector for collection. Said assessment shall have the same priority as
other county taxes. If such costs are not charged against the owner of the land on which the
vehicle is located, the presence of the vehicle thereon shall constitute a prima facie presumption
that the last registered owner of record, having failed to comply with the provisions of Section
5900 of the Vehicle Code is responsible for such placement and is thereby liable for the costs of
removal and disposition of the vehicle; such costs may be collected by appropriate civil action in
the name of the county. (Ord. 2003-11 § 1 (part): Prior gen. code 3-136.15)