Nanaimo By-law 5000, s. 16(3) — Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw

A vehicle seized, detained or impounded under this Section must not be disposed of:

• (a) If there is a record of the vehicle in the records of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, or there is other evidence of ownership on the vehicle, unless:
• (i) notice in writing is given by registered mail to the last owner in the records of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, or to the person whose apparent ownership is evidenced;
• (ii) 14 days have elapsed since the mailing of the notice; and,
• (iii) no person has appeared who has established a claim to the vehicle, paid the costs of removal, and taken custody of it; or,
• (b) In any other case, unless:
• (i) 7 days has elapsed since the removal; and,
• (ii) no person has appeared who has established a claim to the vehicle, paid the costs of removal, and taken custody of it. (Bylaw 5000.032) Bylaw No. 5000 (Consolidated Version)