Hawaii § 142-5 - Landing of animals.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 142-5 — Landing of animals., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 142-5. Landing of animals.
The landing of any animal for the purpose of inspection or quarantine shall not be construed to be an entry into the State for any purpose whatsoever, except as herein provided, and if in the opinion of the department of agriculture and biosecurity it shall be necessary or proper to quarantine any animal, it may do so at the expense of the owner or consignee. The landing of any domestic animal known to be affected with any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease shall constitute an unlawful entry; provided that with the permission of the department, the animals may be landed for quarantine or destruction and disposal at the expense of the owner or consignee. [L 1905, c 82, pt of §4; RL 1925, §612; RL 1935, §207; RL 1945, §1056; am L 1947, c 177, §1; RL 1955, §20-6; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §22; am L 1961, c 132, §2; HRS §142-5 ; am L 2025, c 236, §17] Previous Vol03_Ch0121-0200D Next
Source: official Hawaii text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 142-5
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 142-5 cover?
Section 142-5 ("Landing of animals.") 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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