Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 53-35

Until the expiration of thirty-five years from the date of acquisition of property of or in a redevelopment project by a redevelopment corporation, it shall not have power to sell the property or any interest therein without the consent of the redevelopment agency. Upon acquisition of the project by any person, firm, or corporation other than another redevelopment corporation, by lease or sale, or upon the initiation of foreclosure proceedings any tax exemption or partial tax exemption granted to the project shall immediately terminate.