§290-4  Repossession by person entitled. Any person entitled to the vehicle may repossess the same prior to the date ofpublic auction upon payment of all towing, handling, storage, appraisal,advertising, and any other expenses incurred in connection with the vehicle. If the person claiming the vehicle is not the legal or registered owner, theperson may repossess the vehicle upon paying the foregoing expenses and postingadequate security not to exceed the value of the vehicle.  The security, if notforfeited, shall be returned two years from receipt. [L 1949, c 194, pt of §1;RL 1955, pt of §138-32; am L 1967, c 267, pt of §1; HRS §290-4; gen ch 1985]