§54-64  Acquisition of lands.  The board
of water supply may, in the name of the county, subject to the approval of the
council 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 any of
the waterworks and water systems under its jurisdiction and control. [L 1949, c
86, §14; RL 1955, §146-113; HRS §54-64; am L 1998, c 124, §6]