HAR §10-3-62. Reversion to the department

Where a lessee dies having failed to designate a qualified successor, the department may select a successor under the procedure provided in section 209 of the act. If no selection can be made, the lease shall be cancelled. As provided in section 209 of the act and in this subchapter, the department shall make any authorized payments to the appropriate recipient. The land subject to the lease shall resume its status as unleased Hawaiian home lands, and the department shall be authorized to lease the land to a native Hawaiian as provided in the act. [Eff 7/30/81; am and comp 10/26/98] (Auth: HHC Act §222) (Imp: HHC Act §209)