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§ 7308. Public sale of unclaimed vehicles with value.
(a) General rule.--If an abandoned vehicle having value has not been reclaimed as provided in this chapter,
the vehicle shall be sold at a public auction.
(b) Title of purchaser.--The salvor shall give the purchaser a sales receipt and shall apply to the department
for an abandoned branded title which shall be free and clear of all previous liens
and claims of ownership.
(c) Disposition of proceeds.--From the proceeds of the sale of the abandoned vehicle, the salvor shall be reimbursed
for the fee authorized in section 7306 (relating to payment of costs upon reclaiming
vehicle) and the costs of towing, storage from the date the salvor submitted the abandoned
vehicle report to the department, notice and publication costs and the expenses of
auction. The remainder of the proceeds of a sale shall be paid to the department and
transmitted to the State Treasurer for deposit in the Motor License Fund.
(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days)
Notes of Decisions
Elder v. Nationwide Ins., 599 A.2d 996 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1991).
“75 Pa.C.S. § 7308(a), (b). On the other hand, where the vehicle is valueless except as junk, the salvor is to so report to the department, and the salvor is to apply for a certificate of junk, issuance of which divests the owner of all rights, title and interest in the vehicle.”
— 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 7308(a) — 1 case
Elder v. Nationwide Ins., 599 A.2d 996 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1991).
“75 Pa.C.S. § 7308(a), (b). On the other hand, where the vehicle is valueless except as junk, the salvor is to so report to the department, and the salvor is to apply for a certificate of junk, issuance of which divests the owner of all rights, title and interest in the vehicle.”
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