HRS §142-71
How animals are taken and owners are told
If animals are caught trespassing, the owner must be told right away, if possible, about the damage and fees. If the owner won't pay or can't be found, the animals are put in a pound.
landowners
The statute, as written — Procedure to recover animals; owner notified before impounding
Where any animals are taken up for trespass, the owner, if known, shall be immediately notified, if reasonably practicable, of the fact, and of the amount of damage and trespass fees claimed, and if the owner refuses or fails to pay the legal charges, or in case the owner is unknown, then the animals shall be impounded forthwith.
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