Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 171-45

  • Board: means the board of land and natural resources. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 171-1
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Land: includes all interests therein and natural resources including water, minerals, and all such things connected with land, unless otherwise expressly provided. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 171-1
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lease: means the right to possess and use land for a term of years. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 171-1

The board may dispose of public land for personal residence purposes (1) by sale in fee simple or lease at public auction as provided in §§ 171-14 and 171-16, or (2) by sale or lease of lots by drawing as provided in §§ 171-15 and 171-16.