Houston |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 34. POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION |
Article VII. DISPOSAL OF ABANDONED, UNCLAIMED, OR OTHER PROPERTY |
§ 34-171. Authority, written procedures.
(a)
The chief of police shall have the authority to dispose of various classes of property in the possession of the police department, in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
(b)
The chief of police shall promulgate written procedures to ensure that disposition of all classes of property held by the police department, including abandoned or unclaimed property, liquor, gambling devices, prohibited weapons, contraband, impounded vehicles not listed as stolen, perishable property that deteriorates rapidly in value and utility (including food or other organic materials), and stolen property is in accordance with state and federal law.
(Ord. No. 2014-760, § 2, 8-13-2014, eff. 8-18-2014)