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HRS §712-1230

State can take property used for illegal gambling

If police find items or money used for illegal gambling or animal fighting, a court can order those things given to the State. This only happens if the rules in chapter 712A are followed.

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The statute, as written — Forfeiture of property used in illegal gambling

Any gambling device, paraphernalia used on fighting animals, or birds, implements, furniture, personal property, vehicles, vessels, aircraft, or gambling record possessed or used in violation of this part, or any money or personal property used as a bet or stake in gambling activity in violation of this part, may be ordered forfeited to the State, subject to the requirements of chapter 712A.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.