The city of Hollywood appeals a ruling by the Fourth District Court of Appeal, which found one of the city's ordinances to be invalid. The ordinance allows police to impound cars when the officers have probable cause to believe the car is being used in a misdemeanor offense involving drugs or prostitution. Mr. Mulligan, who was charged with one such offense, challenged the ordinance after his car was impounded and he was required to pay an administrative fee for its return. The District Court ruled that the city's ordinance is preempted by the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. The city disputes that finding. Several cities around Florida have similar ordinances, including Miami and West Palm Beach.