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HRS §142-44

Owners of unbranded animals

This law says that certain wild animals without a brand or mark belong to the owner or renter of the land where the animals are found. It only covers animals over twelve months old. The animals listed are cattle, horses, mules, donkeys, sheep, goats, and swine.

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The statute, as written — Owners of unbranded animals

All cattle, horses, mules, donkeys, sheep, goats, and swine, over twelve months of age, not marked or branded, which may be running wild at any time on any lands in the State, shall belong to and be the property of the owners or lessees of the lands on which the animals are then running.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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