Hawaii § 142-8 - Notification of arrival.
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§ 142-8. Notification of arrival.
(a) The captain of any vessel or aircraft transporting any live animal to any port in the State shall immediately upon arrival in the State notify the department of agriculture and biosecurity. No animal so transported, nor any portion of the food or water nor any effects connected therewith or provided for the animal's use during transit, shall be removed from the wharf or airport until the department of agriculture and biosecurity has inspected and passed the same. The department of agriculture and biosecurity, at the owner's or shipper's expense, may require that the animal be moved to a more suitable location for inspection. (b) A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. [L 1882, c 34, §3; am L 1884, c 29, §1; RL 1925, §614; RL 1935, §209; RL 1945, §1059; RL 1955, §20-9; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §22; am L 1961, c 132, §2; HRS §142-8; am L 1986, c 266, §1 ; am L 2025, c 235, §11 and c 236, §17] Previous Vol03_Ch0121-0200D Next
Source: official Hawaii text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 142-8
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 142-8 cover?
Section 142-8 ("Notification of arrival.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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