ยง54-27ย  Acquisition of lands.ย  The board
of water supply may, in the name of the county, acquire and take by purchase,
lease, or otherwise, all property situated within the limits of the county that
it may determine necessary for the construction, maintenance, extension, or
operation of the waterworks system. [L 1961, c 155, pt of ยง1; Supp, ยง145A-17;
HRS ยง54-27]