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HRS §171-15

How public land sales or leases are chosen by drawing

When the state sells or leases public land by drawing, the land board must announce it and hold a fair selection process. People who want to participate must apply by the deadline. The board checks applicants, holds the drawing, and tells everyone the results.

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The statute, as written — Drawing

Whenever public lands are to be sold or leased by drawing, the board of land and natural resources shall notify by publication of applications for the drawing as provided in section 171-16 with such details concerning the drawing as it shall deem necessary and desirable. Applications to participate in the drawing must be filed with the board within two weeks after the last publication date. Within forty-five days after the closing date for applications, the board shall screen the qualifications of the applicants, select those qualified to participate, notify all applicants of the selection and conduct a drawing. The date of the drawing shall be published as set forth in section 171-16. The award shall be made within one week and all applicants shall be notified of the result of the drawing. The lease or patent shall be issued within ninety days after the drawing or when conditions of sale are fulfilled.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§171-16 Public notice rules for selling or leasing state land

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