HRS §101-14
Who can start a condemnation case
This section says who is allowed to start a condemnation case (taking private property for public use). The state attorney general can do it when asked by a state department or as the law allows. A county can also start its own case for property in that county.
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The statute, as written — Plaintiff
The attorney general of the State may, at the request of the head of any department of the State, or as otherwise provided by law, institute proceedings for the condemnation of property as provided for in this part. Any county may institute proceedings in the name and on behalf of the county for the condemnation of property within the county for any of the purposes provided in this part which are within the powers granted to the county.
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