HRS §490:2A-105
Which state's law applies to titled goods
This section says that for goods with a certificate of title, the law of the state that issued the certificate controls how the title rules apply. That control lasts until the certificate is given up or four months after the goods leave that state, unless a new certificate is issued elsewhere.
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The statute, as written — Territorial application of article to goods covered by certificate of title
Subject to the provisions of sections 490:2A-304(c) and 490:2A-305(c), with respect to goods covered by a certificate of title issued under a statute of this State or of another jurisdiction, compliance and the effect of compliance or noncompliance with a certificate of title statute are governed by the law (including the conflict of laws rules) of the jurisdiction issuing the certificate until the earlier of (i) surrender of the certificate, or (ii) four months after the goods are removed from that jurisdiction and thereafter until a new certificate of title is issued by another jurisdiction.
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