HRS §142-46
Using an unregistered brand is illegal
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This law makes it illegal to use a brand on livestock unless that brand is officially registered. If you do, you'll be fined for each animal you branded.
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The statute, as written — Using unregistered brand prohibited; penalty
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use any brand that has not been duly registered according to law. Any person using any brand that has not been duly registered according to law shall be fined not less than $1 nor more than $200 for each animal so branded.
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