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http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2017/bills/SB9_.pdf FIREARMS INSURANCE
§ -1 Mandatory coverage. (a) In addition to the requirements under chapter 134, no person shall acquire or possess a firearm unless the person obtains firearms insurance to cover liabilities for personal injury and property damage arising out of the possession or use of the firearm.
(b) Upon obtaining firearms insurance, the person shall submit proof of coverage under a firearms' insurance policy and an administrative fee to the department of commerce and consumer affairs. The department shall determine the amount of the fee through rulemaking pursuant to chapter 91.
§ -2 Insurance program; establishment. (a) The department of commerce and consumer affairs, with the assistance of the department of public safety, shall establish through rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91, a firearms insurance program for the insurance requirements of firearms owners.
(b) The firearms insurance program shall cover, at a minimum:
(1) Rates, rate filings, and rate review by the insurance commissioner; and
(2) Coverages and rights.
§ -3 Firearms insurance special fund. (a) There isestablished in the treasury of the State, a firearms insurance special fund to be administered by the insurance commissioner. The revenues of the special fund shall consist of administrative fees charged to persons for the ownership and possession of firearms. The revenues of the special fund may be used to:
(1) Support programs in the public or private sectors that provide mental health services; and
(2) Enhance firearms safety.
(b) The commissioner shall submit an annual report to the legislature on the revenues and expenditures of the fund.