§290-7 Disposition of proceeds. All proceeds from the sale of vehicles shall be deposited into the general fund of the county. The legal or registered owner is entitled to recover the excess of the proceeds from the sale over expenses, if the claim is filed with the county within one year from the execution of the sales agreement. The registered owner shall receive priority of payment to the extent of the registered owner's lien on the vehicle. The county may file a claim within the same period against the legal or registered owner or person with an unrecorded interest for the deficiencies between the sale proceeds and expenses. [L 1949, c 194, pt of §1; RL 1955, pt of §138-32; am L 1967, c 267, pt of §1; HRS §290-7; gen ch 1985]
Cross References
Highway beautification and disposal of abandoned or derelict vehicles revolving fund, see §286-51(b).
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.