North Carolina state legislators heard testimony on March 26 from vehicle owners who reported being charged up to $8,000 by towing companies operating near a Gastonia event venue, according to WBTV. House Bill 199, which has bipartisan support, would establish a Towing and Recovery Commission with authority to set statewide fee maximums.
Operator takeaway
Watch HB 199 — its commission model is being studied by advocates in other states drafting their own fee cap legislation.