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HRS §507-15

How sale money is split after a lien sale

After a lien sale, the lien holder keeps what they are owed plus 25% for costs. Any leftover money goes to the state if the owner doesn't claim it within 30 days.

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The statute, as written — Application of proceeds of sale

Out of the proceeds of sale pursuant to section 507-14, the holder of the lien may retain the amount of the lien, plus twenty-five per cent thereof to cover expenses incurred in connection with the storage, handling, and sale of the article or lot of articles sold. Any balance remaining of the sale price of each article or lot of articles sold which is not claimed by the owner thereof within thirty days from the date of sale shall be deposited with the director of finance of the State for payment to the owner and shall be disposed of as provided in chapter 523A.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§507-14 Selling unpaid laundry or cleaning items at auction

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