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The Honorable Steve Holzheauser - Page 4 (L097-114)
On the basis of our examination of article 6687-2 as a whole and the legislative history of subsections (f), (j), and (k), we conclude that subsection (k) does not authorize the seizure of motor vehicles from persons other than salvage vehicle dealers. Our conclusion is limited to article 6687-2(k) and in no way affects the authority of law enforcement agencies and officers to take custody of stolen motor vehicles under other law. Texas Civil Statutes article 6687-2, subsection (k), does not authorize the seizure of motor vehicles from persons other than salvage vehicle dealers. This construction of article 6687-2(k) does not affect the authority of law enforcement agencies and officers to take custody of stolen motor vehicles under other law. Yours very truly, Mary R. outer Assistant Attorney General Opinion Committee S(...continued) art. 6687-2) ("those engaged in highly regulated businesses are aware of the government supervision and in effect consent to the restrictions by engaging in the business").