Las Cruces bars leaving any abandoned, wrecked, or inoperable vehicle on public or private property more than 72 hours under Sec. 18-37. It is a public nuisance the city can tow and lien.
Sec. 18-37 makes it unlawful to leave any abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle on public or private property for more than 72 hours, and declares it a public nuisance subject to abatement. A vehicle is 'abandoned' if it shows no current plate or valid sticker and sits over 72 hours (Sec. 18-36). Enclosed, out-of-view vehicles on private property are exempt, and residents may buy a $15 restoration permit good for up to 18 months (Sec. 18-38). The police department gives written notice at least 30 days for private property or 10 days for public property before the city removes the vehicle and bills or liens the owner (Secs. 18-40, 18-41).
Public nuisance under Sec. 18-37; after notice, the city tows the vehicle and assesses removal costs against the owner or property, plus a possible petty misdemeanor summons.
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