# Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-7.2: Prohibition against seizure of firearms or ammunition during emergency or disaster; suspension of permit or license

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T10_C134_S134-7.2

## Section

- **Citation:** Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-7.2
- **Heading:** Prohibition against seizure of firearms or ammunition during emergency or disaster; suspension of permit or license
- **Jurisdiction:** Hawaii
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** HI Code / Division 1 / Title 10 / Chapter 134 / Section 134-7.2

## Text

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 127A or any other law to the contrary, no person or government entity shall seize or confiscate, under any emergency or disaster relief powers or functions conferred, or during any emergency period, as defined in section 127A-2, or during any time of national emergency or crisis, as defined in section 134-34, any firearm or ammunition from any individual who is lawfully permitted to carry or possess the firearm or ammunition under part I of this chapter and who carries, possesses, or uses the firearm or ammunition in a lawful manner and in accordance with the criminal laws of this State.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 127A or any other law to the contrary, no person or government entity shall suspend, revoke, or limit, under any emergency or disaster relief powers or functions conferred, any lawfully acquired and maintained permit or license obtained under and in accordance with part I of this chapter.

(c) For purposes of this section, "government entity" means any unit of government in this State, including the State and any county or combination of counties, department, agency, institution, board, commission, district, council, bureau, office, governing authority, or other instrumentality of state or county government, or corporation or other establishment owned, operated, or managed by or on behalf of this State or any county. [L 2010, c 96, §1; am L 2014, c 111, §7]

## Nearby sections

- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-2 Permits to acquire.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T10_C134_S134-2.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-2.5 Permits for motion picture films or television program production.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T10_C134_S134-2.5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-3 Registration, mandatory, exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T10_C134_S134-3.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-3.5 Disclosure for firearm permit and registration purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T10_C134_S134-3.5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-4 Transfer, possession of firearms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T10_C134_S134-4.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-5 Possession by licensed hunters and minors; target shooting; game hunting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T10_C134_S134-5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-6.5 Relief from federal firearms mental health prohibitor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T10_C134_S134-6.5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-7 Ownership, possession, or control prohibited, when; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T10_C134_S134-7.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-7.2 Prohibition against seizure of firearms or ammunition during emergency or disaster; suspension of permit or license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T10_C134_S134-7.2.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-7.3 Seizure of firearms upon disqualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T10_C134_S134-7.3.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-7.5 Seizure of firearms in domestic abuse situations; requirements; return of.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T10_C134_S134-7.5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-7.7 [ §134-7.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T10_C134_S134-7.7.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-8 Ownership, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T10_C134_S134-8.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-8.5 [ §134-8.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T10_C134_S134-8.5.md)

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