Hawaii § 290-3 - Public auction.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 290-3 — Public auction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 290-3. Public auction.
If the vehicle is not repossessed within the time limits provided in section 290-2, the vehicle may be disposed of by public auction, through oral tenders, or by sealed bids, after public advertisement has been made once in a newspaper of general circulation; provided that the public auction shall not be held less than five days after the publication has been made. Where no bid is received, the vehicle may be either sold by negotiation, disposed of or sold as junk, or donated to any governmental agency. [L 1949, c 194, pt of §1; RL 1955, pt of §138-32; am L 1967, c 267, pt of §1; HRS §290-3; am L 2018, c 48, §4] Previous Vol05_Ch0261-0319 Next
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 290-3
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 290-3 cover?
Section 290-3 ("Public auction.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Hawaii § 290-3?
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