HRS §142-5
Landing of animals
This section says that bringing an animal to Hawaii for inspection or quarantine is not the same as entering the state, unless the agriculture department says otherwise. The department can quarantine an animal at the owner's cost. Landing a sick domestic animal is illegal, but the department may allow it for quarantine or disposal at the owner's expense.
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The statute, as written — Landing of animals
The landing of any animal for the purpose of inspection or quarantine shall not be construed to be an entry into the State for any purpose whatsoever, except as herein provided, and if in the opinion of the department of agriculture and biosecurity it shall be necessary or proper to quarantine any animal, it may do so at the expense of the owner or consignee. The landing of any domestic animal known to be affected with any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease shall constitute an unlawful entry; provided that with the permission of the department, the animals may be landed for quarantine or destruction and disposal at the expense of the owner or consignee.
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