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HRS §142-65

Animals trespassing on fenced uncultivated land

This section says that if certain animals get into properly fenced uncultivated land and cause damage, the animal owner must pay the full damage to the person who suffered it, once the damage is proven.

landowners

The statute, as written — On uncultivated land

If any of the animals mentioned in section 142-63 trespasses on any properly fenced uncultivated land, the owner of the animals shall pay upon proof, the full amount of the damage or loss to the landowner or to any person in possession of the land, whoever suffers the damage or loss.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§142-63 Animal owner must pay for damage to fenced crops

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