HRS §142-49
Livestock sale and transport certificate
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗When you sell or move livestock, you must fill out a certificate with details about the animals, the people involved, and where they are going. You must keep copies and show one to an officer if asked. Breaking this rule can cost you money per animal.
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The statute, as written — Livestock ownership and movement certification; 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.
(a) Every owner, upon sale or transportation of livestock, including cattle, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, bison, or llamas, shall complete a certificate describing the animal or animals including sex, breed, age, and brand and indicating the seller or owner, buyer or consignee, and origin and destination. Two copies of the certificate shall accompany the shipment, one copy shall be given or electronically transmitted to the department of agriculture and biosecurity, and one copy shall be retained by the owner. One of the copies of the certificate shall be presented upon request to a law enforcement officer or other officer or employee as described in section 142-29. (b) Any person who violates this section upon the sale of livestock, transport of livestock to slaughter, or transport of livestock interisland or interstate shall be assessed an administrative penalty of up to $500 per animal moved without a certificate.
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