For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) AGENCY. The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency.
(2) MOTOR VEHICLE. A vehicle intended primarily for use and operation on the public roads and highways which is self-propelled.
(3) NONCONSENSUAL TOWING. The moving, transporting, or recovery of a commercial vehicle by a towing and recovery service without the prior consent or authorization of the owner or operator of the vehicle.
(4) TOWING. The moving, transporting, or recovery from private property or from a storage facility of a person's commercial motor vehicle, the moving or removing of an unclaimed motor vehicle, as defined in Section 32-8-84, or the immobilization of or preparation for moving or removing of the commercial motor vehicle, for which a fee is charged, either directly or indirectly.
(5) TOWING AND RECOVERY SERVICE. An individual or business entity that provides towing and recovery services at the direction of a law enforcement officer of the agency in exchange for a fee or charge.
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