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HRS §200A-3

When this law applies

This law covers boat-related deals, titles, and records, even if they were made before July 1, 2018. But it only applies if section 200A-28 doesn't say otherwise. This is a narrow rule about timing.

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The statute, as written — Applicability

Subject to section 200A-28, this chapter applies to any transaction, certificate of title, or record relating to a vessel, even if the transaction, certificate of title, or record was entered into or created before July 1, 2018.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§200A-28 Old vessel deals stay valid after the new law

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