HRS 0266-0001 ANNOTATIONS

Part I designation added by Revisor in view of addition of Part II by L 1980, c 126, §2.

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ANNOTATIONS ABOVE RELATE TO ARTICLE, CHAPTER, OR PART HEADING;

ANNOTATIONS BELOW ARE FOR SECTION ONLY.

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Functions, generally, see §26-19.

Title to land formerly below high-water mark reclaimed by riparian owner belongs to State. Att. Gen. Op. 62-16.

Prior to statute it was held State has the possession and control of navigable waters of harbors and cannot absolutely alienate the interest. 11 H. 717.

State has care and control of all water and ocean below the high-water mark (or vegetation line). 66 H. 55, 656 P.2d 1336.

Cited: 73 H. 359, 833 P.2d 70.