A. A motor vehicle used to transport a person for the purpose of soliciting or engaging in an act of prostitution constitutes a nuisance and is subject to impoundment for a period of thirty days.

B. A Peace Officer may cause the removal and either immobilization or impoundment of a vehicle if the Peace Officer determines that the motor vehicle was used to transport a person for the purpose of soliciting or engaging in an act of prostitution.

C. This Section shall apply if a person is arrested for a violation of Section 23-52(A)(1) or (A)(2) or Section 13-3214, Arizona Revised Statutes, and was transported to the scene of the violation in a motor vehicle.

D. Except as provided in Section 23-56, the registered owner or lessee of a vehicle impounded under this Section is responsible for the towing and storage charges of the impoundment in amounts as set forth in the applicable current tow service contract between the City and the tow contractor providing the tow service and any administrative charges established pursuant to Section 23-56.02 (Ord. No. G-4942, § 1, 2007; Ord. No. G-5002, § 1, 2007)