Title to an impounded vehicle not reclaimed by the registered owner, a lienholder, or other person entitled to possession of the vehicle within 15 days from the notice given under AS 28.11.040 vests with the state or, if a municipal ordinance is adopted under AS 28.11.100, with the municipality, as appropriate. However, nothing in this section prohibits a lien under AS 28.11.090.
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