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HRS §142-16

Tuberculin tests for dairy and breeding cattle

The state agriculture department must test all dairy and breeding cattle for tuberculosis as often as it decides is needed to stop the disease. Tested cattle get a special mark. The department can enter any property where these cattle are kept to do the tests.

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The statute, as written — Dairy and breeding cattle; tuberculin tests

All dairy and breeding cattle within the State shall be tuberculin tested by the department of agriculture and biosecurity as often as in its judgment such testing is necessary in order to prevent, suppress, and eradicate bovine tuberculosis. All cattle so tested shall be marked by the department with some distinguishing mark. The department may, for the purpose of making the tests, go upon any property where such cattle are kept.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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