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HRS §441-6

When a cemetery dedication becomes final

Once a map or plat and a certificate of dedication are recorded or filed as required, the dedication is complete for all property shown in both documents. From then on, that property can only be used as a cemetery.

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The statute, as written — When dedication complete; effect of dedication

Upon the recordation or filing of a map or plat and certificate of dedication pursuant to sections 441-2 and 441-3, the dedication is complete with respect to all property or parts thereof which are described or depicted in or on both the certificate of dedication and map or plat for all purposes and thereafter the property shall be occupied and used exclusively for cemetery purposes.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§441-2 Cemetery owners must file a dedication certificate

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