Hawaii Revised Statutes
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 290-4 (2025)
Repossession by person entitled
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§290-4 Repossession by person entitled. Any person entitled to the vehicle may repossess the same prior to the date of public auction upon payment of all towing, handling, storage, appraisal, advertising, and any other expenses incurred in connection with the vehicle. If the person claiming the vehicle is not the legal or registered owner, the person may repossess the vehicle upon paying the foregoing expenses and posting adequate security not to exceed the value of the vehicle. The security, if not forfeited, shall be returned two years from receipt. [L 1949, c 194, pt of §1; RL 1955, pt of §138-32; am L 1967, c 267, pt of §1; HRS §290-4; gen ch 1985]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1
case, 1974–1974 · leading case: State v. Ferreira, 530 P.2d 5 (Haw. 1974).
State v. Ferreira, 530 P.2d 5 (Haw. 1974). “HRS § 290-4 requires any person entitled to possession to pay appropriate charges to meet the costs the County incurs in handling an abandoned vehicle.”
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