2013 Hawaii Revised Statutes
TITLE 17. MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES
290. Abandoned Vehicles
290-24 Disposition of proceeds.
§290-24 Disposition of proceeds. The authorized seller of the vehicle shall be entitled to the proceeds of the sale to the extent that compensation is due the authorized seller for services rendered in respect of the vehicle, including reasonable and customary charges for towing, handling, storage, and the cost of the notices and advertising required by this part. Any remaining balance shall be forwarded to the legal or registered owner of the vehicle if the legal or registered owner can be found. If the legal or registered owner cannot be found, the balance shall be deposited with the director of finance of the State and shall be paid out to the legal or registered owner of the vehicle if a proper claim is filed therefor within one year from the execution of the sales agreement. If no claim is made within the year allowed, the money shall become a state realization. [L 1969, c 178, pt of §1; gen ch 1985]
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