A. The abandonment of any vehicle or automobile hulk shall constitute a prima facie presumption that the last owner of record is responsible for such abandonment and thus liable for any costs incurred in removing, storing, and disposing of any abandoned vehicle.

B. A registered owner transferring a vehicle shall be relieved from personal liability under this section and under RCW 46.90.350, 46.90.355, and 46.90.370 if within five days of the transfer the registered owner transmits to the department a seller’s report of sale on a form prescribed by the director. (Ord. 869-82 § 6, 1982.)