HRS §134-71

Police keep other powers

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

This section says that police can still take guns or ammunition from someone if they have other legal authority to do so. It does not change any other laws that allow removal. This is a narrow rule about police powers.

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The statute, as written — Law enforcement to retain other authority

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.

The provisions of this part shall not affect the ability of a law enforcement officer to remove firearms or ammunition from any person pursuant to other lawful authority.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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