(a) Any person who lawfully repossesses a motor vehicle shall be an
involuntary, gratuitous, or naked depository of any personal
property found in such motor vehicle and shall have a lien on such
property for any reasonable expenses incurred in storing such
property or in giving notice to such owner. (b) Within ten days of the date of repossession, the person
repossessing such motor vehicle shall notify the owner of the motor
vehicle of the intent to dispose of the personal property. Such
notice must be actual notice, but may be by personal service or by
service by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery. (c) If the personal property is not redeemed within 30 days from the
date of the first notice, a second notice shall be sent in the same
manner as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) If the personal property is not redeemed within 30 days from the date of the second notice, the personal property may be disposed of in the manner most expeditious to the depository without further liability and the proceeds shall be disbursed as provided in Code Section 44-14-412. |