The Bowling Green, Kentucky Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a revised towing ordinance capping non-consent tow fees at $125, down from $175, according to the Bowling Green Daily News. Fountain Square Towing simultaneously filed suit in federal court alleging the city's price controls violate Kentucky state law prohibiting cities from setting business prices without granting a franchise.
Operator takeaway
Track this federal case — if Fountain Square prevails on the franchise argument, it could limit fee-cap ordinances across Kentucky and draw attention in other states.