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HRS §329-70

Forfeiture of items tied to precursor chemical crimes

This law says the government can take and keep certain property connected to illegal precursor chemical activity. It covers chemicals, vehicles, and money or valuables used in or gained from these crimes. The seizure and forfeiture process follows another state law.

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The statute, as written — Forfeiture

(a) Precursor chemicals that are possessed, transferred, sold, or offered for sale in violation of this part shall be subject to seizure and forfeiture as provided in chapter 712A. (b) All conveyances, including aircraft, vehicles, or vessels that are used, or intended for use, to transport or in any manner facilitate the transportation of precursor chemicals for a purpose that would constitute a violation of section 329-65(c) or (d), shall be subject to seizure and forfeiture as provided in chapter 712A. (c) All moneys, negotiable instruments, securities, or other things of value furnished or intended to be furnished by any person in exchange for any of the substances listed in section 329-61 that facilitate any violation of section 329-65(c) or (d), and all proceeds traceable to such an exchange, and all moneys, negotiable instruments, and securities used or intended to be used to facilitate any violation of section 329-65(c) or (d), shall be subject to seizure and forfeiture as provided in chapter 712A.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§329-61 Who must report sales of certain chemicals

§329-65 Penalties for illegal handling of restricted substances

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