HRS §142-50

Definitions for animal branding and marking

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This section defines two words used in this part of the law: a brand is a design burned into an animal's hide, and a mark is a design cut into or from an animal's body. It only gives definitions and does not create any duties or rules.

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The statute, as written — Definitions

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.

As used in this part: "Brand" means a design that is permanently impressed on the hide of an animal by burning with acid, a chemical compound, or a hot iron. "Mark" means a design that is cut into or from the ear, dewlap, or other part of an animal.

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

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