SB 707 Towing and Recovery Operators, Board of; powers, duties, and regulations

About SB-707

Board of Towing and Recovery Operators. Provides that in even-numbered years, the chairman of the Board of Towing and Recovery Operators will be a licensed Class A operator and the vice-chairman a licensed Class B operator, and in odd-numbered years, the chairman will be a licensed Class B operator and the vice-chairman a licensed Class A operator. The bill also extends the effective date for Board regulations pertaining to public safety towing and recovery services to July 1, 2010, and extends the effective date of other Board regulations to January 1, 2009. Any violation of § 46.2-2812 on or after January 1, 2009, will constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor. Prior to drafting any public safety towing regulations, the Board will hold four public meetings to receive comments and recommendations regarding the appropriate equipment, standards, training, safety, and other factors related to providing public safety towing and recovery services.