Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 5 - DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Subtitle 5 - FORFEITURES
Chapter 51 - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSET FORFEITURE
Subchapter 7 - DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
Section 5-51-71 - Contraband and untaxed cigarettes

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 5-51-71

Current through February, 2024

Contraband and untaxed cigarettes, as defined in chapter 245, Hawaii Revised Statutes, are not subject to the administrative forfeiture procedures set forth under chapter 712A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. As such:

(1) The attorney general assumes no jurisdiction over any property that is considered contraband or untaxed cigarettes;

(2) Any contraband or untaxed cigarettes seized under chapter 712A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is automatically forfeited to the State, notwithstanding the procedures set forth under chapter 712A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and likewise, notwithstanding the forfeiture program administered by the attorney general;

(3) The attorney general shall not accept possession of any contraband or untaxed cigarettes seized pursuant to forfeiture proceedings, because all contraband and untaxed cigarettes fall outside of the authority of the attorney general granted by chapter 712A, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and

(4) The prosecuting attorney, acting on behalf of the State in forfeiture proceedings, shall be responsible for arranging for the disposal of any contraband and untaxed cigarettes that have been seized pursuant to forfeiture proceedings.

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