Haw. Rev. Stat. § 142-49
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Livestock ownership and movement certification; penalty.
Official statutory text
(a) Every owner, upon sale or transportation of livestock, including cattle, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, bison, or llamas, shall complete a certificate describing the animal or animals including sex, breed, age, and brand and indicating the seller or owner, buyer or consignee, and origin and destination. Two copies of the certificate shall accompany the shipment, one copy shall be given or electronically transmitted to the department of agriculture and biosecurity, and one copy shall be retained by the owner. One of the copies of the certificate shall be presented upon request to a law enforcement officer or other officer or employee as described in section 142-29.
(b) Any person who violates this section upon the sale of livestock, transport of livestock to slaughter, or transport of livestock interisland or interstate shall be assessed an administrative penalty of up to $500 per animal moved without a certificate. [L 1986, c 62, §1; am L 1997, c 62, §5 ; am L 2025, c 235, §19 and c 236, §17]
(b) Any person who violates this section upon the sale of livestock, transport of livestock to slaughter, or transport of livestock interisland or interstate shall be assessed an administrative penalty of up to $500 per animal moved without a certificate. [L 1986, c 62, §1; am L 1997, c 62, §5 ; am L 2025, c 235, §19 and c 236, §17]
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