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HRS §200-51

Abandoned vessels on private property

If someone leaves a boat on your property—like a repair shop, marina, yacht club, or other private land—you may sell or get rid of it, but only by following the rules in this part of the law.

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The statute, as written — Disposition of vessels abandoned on the premises of a vessel repair business, private marina, yacht club, or other private property

When any person abandons a vessel upon the premises of a vessel repair business, a private marina, a yacht club, or other private property, the owner of the vessel repair business or private marina, or the owner's representative; the designated representative of the yacht club; or the owner of other private property, may sell or dispose of the vessel in accordance with this part.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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