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. . vehicle. This charge shall be all inclusive, and no other charge may be imposed when it is made. 4. The maximum charge for any and all tows from the scene of an accident in the city limits shall be ONE HUNDRED FIVE DOLLARS ($105.00). 5. A charge not to exceed FIFTEEN DOLLARS ($15.00)per day may be made for the storage of vehicles after the first 12 hours. If the vehicle is picked up during a time other than 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, the $15.00 charge may be charged in any event. (B) Every holder of an emergency auto wrecker permit and those auto wrecker permit holders that are eligible to be summoned to scenes of accidents shall utilize an official wrecker ticket provided by the City of La Porte. A City of La Porte Police Department Inventory form may be utilized as an official wrecker ticket as long as it contains the following information: 1. Name and address of wrecker company. 2. Time and location of accident. 3. Name, address, phone number of place to which vehicle is to be towed. 4. Description of vehicle and general description of parts of vehicle that have been damaged. 5. Itemized list of services to be performed, charges for each, and total charges. 6. Place for signatures of auto owner or other person (including a police officer) authorizing tow of vehicle. 7. One copy of the wrecker ticket is to be given to the customer, and one copy is to be given to the investigating police officer. Sec. 6-21. Miscellaneous Provisions and Restrictions. (a) The selling or other granting of the right to tow any disabled vehicle is prohibited. The person signing for the disabled vehicle shall be able to account for the vehicle at all times. A violation of this section shall constitute the basis of cancellation of the license without further notice. 16