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HRS §143-18

No selling impounded dogs for experiments

This law stops animal control officers from selling or giving away dogs they have impounded to anyone or any group for animal testing. It only covers officers who know what the dog will be used for. The rule is narrow and applies to that specific situation.

The statute, as written — Unlawful disposition of impounded dogs

It shall be unlawful for any officer to knowingly sell or give any impounded dog to any person, firm, corporation, association, medical college, or university for the purpose of animal experimentation.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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