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HRS §142-46

Using an unregistered brand is illegal

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

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.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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