Motor Vehicles - As enacted, authorizes enforcement of a garagekeeper's lien on a motor vehicle that was stored for the purpose of repairs without express written authorization from the owner for such storage if the garagekeeper makes a good faith attempt to acquire consent prior to repairs and provides notice to the owner by certified mail. - Amends TCA Title 47; Title 55, Chapter 31 and Title 66, Chapter 19.

Summary

The bill lets a garagekeeper place and enforce a lien on a motor vehicle that was stored for repairs even when the owner did not give written permission, provided the garage makes a good‑faith effort to get consent and sends certified‑mail notice. It applies to garages, vehicle owners, and the Department of Revenue, which must receive documentation of the notice process. The change aims to protect garages’ ability to recover costs while giving owners clear notice.

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