Signed by Governor Neil Abercrombie

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires a background check on an individual who registers a firearm, effective July 1, 2013.

Highlights:

• Requires the police department of the county of registration to fingerprint, photograph and perform a criminal background check on an individual who registers a firearm (Sec. 2).

• Requires an individual who enters Hawaii with any firearm to register the firearm within 5 days after the arrival of the individual or the firearm, whichever is later (Sec. 2).

• Authorizes a non-resident individual to enter Hawaii with a firearm for up to 90 days if the individual registers the firearm and possesses at least one of the following (Sec. 2):
• A Hawaii hunting license or private shooting preserve permit;
• A written document that states that the individual was invited to Hawaii to shoot on private land; or
• A written notification from a firing range or target shooting business that states that the individual will participate in target shooting.

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