Sec. 28.01.015. Municipal impoundment and forfeiture.

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(a)Notwithstanding other provisions in this title, a municipality may adopt an ordinance providing for the impoundment or forfeiture of a

(1)motor vehicle, watercraft, or aircraft involved in the commission of an offense under AS 28.35.030 , 28.35.032, or an ordinance with elements substantially similar to AS 28.35.030 or 28.35.032;

(2)motor vehicle involved in the commission of an offense under AS 28.15.291 or an ordinance with elements similar to AS 28.15.291 ;

(3)motor vehicle used by a person whose license is suspended under AS 28.22.041 ;

(4)motor vehicle used by a person who fails to carry proof of insurance as required under AS 28.22.019 ; or

(5)motor vehicle used by a person who has $1,000 or more in delinquent traffic fines for moving violations committed within the municipality.

(b)An ordinance adopted under

(a)of this section may

(1)include a fee for the administrative costs incurred by the municipality; and

(2)be more stringent than or the same as but may not be less stringent than applicable provisions under this title or regulations adopted under this title.