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CHAPTER 449 ESCROW DEPOSITORIES

Contents 449-1 Definitions 449-1.5 Applicability of chapter 449-1.6 Name of escrow depository 449-1.7 Indicia of escrow depository prohibited 449-1.8 Confidential portion of application or records 449-1.9 Powers of commissioner 449-2 Rules 449-3 Excepted from this chapter 449-4 Administrative penalty 449-5 License required to act as escrow depository 449-5.5 Net capital 449-6 Application for license 449-7 Investigation and ruling 449-7.4 Grant of approval 449-7.5 Licensing requirements 449-8 Issuance and renewal of license 449-8.5 Denial of license 449-8.6 Sale or transfer of license or change in control 449-9 Escrow depository's bond 449-10 Suit on bond 449-11 Fidelity bonds; deposit 449-12 Errors and omissions insurance; deposit 449-13 Cancellation of bonds or insurance; withdrawal of deposits 449-14 Fees 449-15 Audited statements 449-16 Accounting for moneys, property, etc. 449-16.5 Earnings on funds 449-17 Revocation and suspension of licenses 449-18 Repealed 449-19 Relocation of office 449-20 Branch offices 449-20.5 Closing branch office 449-21 Maintenance of books and records 449-22 Examinations 449-23 Removal of officers or directors 449-24 Termination of escrow depository operations

     §449-9  Escrow depository's bond.  Before an escrow depository's license becomes effective, the escrow depository shall give a bond to the commissioner in the penal sum of not less than $100,000 executed by a surety insurer authorized in this State, conditioned:

     (1)  That the escrow depository will honestly, faithfully, and with diligence apply all funds, other consideration, or property and instruments affecting title in accordance with the instructions under which the same were deposited with it, and will promptly account for the same; and

     (2)  That the escrow depository will satisfy all judgments and decrees which may be recovered against it in any action or proceeding brought under this chapter.

     The aggregate liability of the surety for all breaches of the conditions of the bond shall, in no event, exceed the penal sum of the bond.  In lieu of the bond, an escrow depository may deposit cash, a letter of credit, or securities acceptable to the commissioner. [L 1967, c 144, pt of §1; HRS §449-9; am L 1985, c 269, §50; am L 1992, c 205, §10]