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This bill allows county directors of finance in Hawaii to temporarily waive fees and charges related to abandoned vehicles for owners experiencing financial hardship. Specifically, the bill enables each county's director of finance to waive outstanding tow, storage, and other fees associated with an abandoned vehicle for up to one year after the charges become due. This waiver applies to most abandoned vehicles but explicitly does not apply to vehicles classified as "derelict vehicles" under section 290-8 of Hawaii's revised statutes. The legislative intent is to provide relief to vehicle owners who are unable to pay these substantial fees, recognizing that financial challenges can make it difficult for individuals to reclaim or resolve the status of an abandoned vehicle. The bill takes effect immediately upon approval and does not impact any rights, penalties, or proceedings that existed before its effective date.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=630&year=2025