§ 31-22-16 - Sale to enforce lien.
SECTION 31-22-16
§ 31-22-16 Sale to enforce lien. –If the charges referred to in § 31-22-15 remain unpaid for a period of atleast sixty (60) days from and after the towing, the wrecker may sell the motorvehicle at private or public sale and the proceeds, after first paying theexpenses of the sale, shall be applied as follows:
(1) In payment of the wrecker's lien;
(2) In satisfaction of any indebtedness secured by afinancing statement filed with the secretary of state;
(3) In satisfaction of any indebtedness secured by anysubordinate security interest if written satisfaction of demand for it isreceived before distribution of the proceeds is completed;
(4) After payment of any or all of the above sections, theproceeds if any, shall be paid to the registered owner, if known to the wrecker.