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Any person having an interest in the vessel taken into custody may take possession of the vessel prior to the date of public auction upon payment to the state or county agency that took custody of the vessel of all use fees, towing, handling and storage charges, appraisal and advertising expenses, and any other expenses incurred by that state or county agency in connection with the vessel. If the person taking possession of the vessel is not the registered or documented owner, the person, prior to taking possession of the vessel, shall pay the foregoing expenses and post security satisfactory to the state or county agency, which shall not exceed the value of the vessel. The security, if not forfeited, shall be returned to the person posting it within two years after receipt.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 200-44 - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/hi/division-1-government/hi-rev-st-sect-200-44/
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