§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]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles
290-1 Disposition by counties of certain abandoned vehicles.
290-4 Repossession by person entitled.
290-5 Waiver of public auction requirements.
290-6 Effect of transfer of title.
290-7 Disposition of proceeds.
290-9 Disposition of derelict vehicle.
290-10 Disposition of unclaimed vehicle.
290-12 Leaving abandoned or derelict vehicles.
290-21 Disposition of vehicles by persons in motor vehicle repair business.
290-22 When vehicle deemed abandoned.
290-23 Sale or disposition of vehicle.
290-24 Disposition of proceeds.
290-25 Effect of transfer of title.
290-41 Notice to police department.