[§290-24]  Disposition of proceeds.  Theauthorized seller of the vehicle shall be entitled to the proceeds of the saleto the extent that compensation is due the authorized seller for servicesrendered in respect of the vehicle, including reasonable and customary chargesfor towing, handling, storage, and the cost of the notices and advertisingrequired by this part.  Any remaining balance shall be forwarded to the legalor registered owner of the vehicle if the legal or registered owner can befound.  If the legal or registered owner cannot be found, the balance shall bedeposited with the director of finance of the State and shall be paid out tothe legal or registered owner of the vehicle if a proper claim is filedtherefor within one year from the execution of the sales agreement.  If noclaim is made within the year allowed, the money shall become a staterealization. [L 1969, c 178, pt of §1; gen ch 1985]