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HRS §121-37

Failing to return military gear

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

This law says that if you are in the Hawaii militia and you are told by your commanding officer to return state-issued weapons, uniforms, or equipment, you must do so within six days. If you don't, it is a crime with possible fine or jail time.

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The statute, as written — Failure to return arms, etc

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Every member of the militia who wilfully neglects to return to the armory or headquarters of the unit to which the member belongs, any arms, uniform, or equipment issued to the member by the State or its officers, within six days after being notified by the member's commanding officer to do so, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $50 or imprisonment for not more than thirty days.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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