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HRS §142-10

Importing animals from infected areas

This section lets the governor stop animals from coming into Hawaii from a port or country declared infected with disease. The ban lasts until the governor lifts it. It is a narrow rule about disease control.

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The statute, as written — Importing prohibited, when

The governor, notwithstanding anything in this chapter, may, from time to time by proclamation declaring any port or country to be infected, absolutely prohibit the introduction of any animals therefrom until the restriction is removed.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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