When an inoperable motor vehicle is discovered within the corporate limits of the County, it shall be the responsibility of the Sheriff to determine the registered owner and/or party in lawful possession thereof, and to serve on such person or party, in person or by certified mail, a written notice stating that said person or party shall dispose of said inoperable motor vehicle under their control within seven (7) days of the date of issuance of said notice or be subject to the penalties herein provided. If the Sheriff cannot determine the owner or other party in lawful possession thereof or if the owner or other party in lawful possession thereof fails to remove said inoperable motor vehicle from public view within the time aforesaid, then the Sheriff is hereby authorized to impound and remove the inoperable motor vehicle as an abandoned motor vehicle in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 625, Section 5/4–201 et seq. (See 55 ILCS 5/5–1092)
(In Part 03–15–93)