HB 1218 gives insurance companies regulatory control over towing prices, exposes towing operators to increased liability without protecting chain of custody, and restricts helping accident victims unless called by police. HB 1263, sponsored by the towing industry, provides practical solutions, faced no opposition previously, corrects issues from past laws, and protects both the towing industry and private property rights. It received support from the North Dakota Towing Association.
HB 1218 gives insurance companies regulatory control over towing prices, exposes towing operators to increased liability without protecting chain of custody, and restricts helping accident victims unless called by police. HB 1263, sponsored by the towing industry, provides practical solutions, faced no opposition previously, corrects issues from past laws, and protects both the towing industry and private property rights. It received support from the North Dakota Towing Association.
HB 1218 gives insurance companies regulatory control over towing prices, exposes towing operators to increased liability without protecting chain of custody, and restricts helping accident victims unless called by police. HB 1263, sponsored by the towing industry, provides practical solutions, faced no opposition previously, corrects issues from past laws, and protects both the towing industry and private property rights. It received support from the North Dakota Towing Association.
Gives the insurance industry regulatory price power
over towing service providers Opens commercial towing operators up to extreme potential liabilities and puts the chain of custody at risk Mandates itemized estimate prior to service without specifying implementation procedures Restricts tow truck drivers from helping persons injured due to an accident unless called by police
VOTE YES ON HB 1263
Sponsored by the towing industry - provides practical
and feasible solutions Received no opposition in the previous session Corrects mistakes created by previous legislation Protects the towing industry AND private property rights