Section 22651.1 Of Article 1. Authority To Remove Vehicles From California Vehicle Code >> Division 11. >> Chapter 10. >> Article 1.
22651.1
. Persons operating or in charge of any storage facility
where vehicles are stored pursuant to Section 22651 shall accept a
valid bank credit card or cash for payment of towing and storage by
the registered owner, legal owner, or the owner's agent claiming the
vehicle. A credit card shall be in the name of the person presenting
the card. "Credit card" means "credit card" as defined in subdivision
(a) of Section 1747.02 of the Civil Code, except, for the purposes
of this section, credit card does not include a credit card issued by
a retail seller. A person operating or in charge of any storage
facility who refuses to accept a valid bank credit card shall be
liable to the owner of the vehicle or to the person who tendered the
fees for four times the amount of the towing and storage charges, but
not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500). In addition, persons
operating or in charge of the storage facility shall have sufficient
funds on the premises to accommodate and make change in a reasonable
monetary transaction.
Credit charges for towing and storage services shall comply with
Section 1748.1 of the Civil Code. Law enforcement agencies may
include the costs of providing for payment by credit when agreeing
with a towing or storage provider on rates.