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HRS §431:22-101

Definitions for wind insurance rules

This section defines three terms used in the wind insurance rules: the insurance commissioner, loss mitigation (actions to reduce hazard losses), and wind resistive devices (things that make buildings stronger against wind damage, as set by another rule). It only gives definitions, no duties or penalties.

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The statute, as written — Definitions

As used in this article: "Commissioner" means the insurance commissioner. "Loss mitigation" means actions undertaken to reduce losses that may result from a hazard. "Wind resistive devices" means devices, techniques, and residential safe rooms, as identified and determined in accordance with section 431:22-104(b), that increase a building's or structure's resistance to damage from wind forces.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§431:22-104 Rules for getting wind damage prevention grants

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