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HRS §471-15

Penalties for practicing veterinary medicine without a license

This section sets the punishment for breaking the law about practicing veterinary medicine without a license. If convicted, it is a misdemeanor with a fine up to $1,000. Also, the court can take away any tools or medicines used in that unlicensed practice and give them to the board.

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The statute, as written — Criminal penalties

(a) Any person convicted of violating section 471-2 shall have committed a misdemeanor and be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000. (b) In addition to the penalties provided in subsection (a), all tools, implements, appliances, medicine, and drugs used in the practice of veterinary medicine by any person convicted of practicing veterinary medicine without a license shall be declared forfeited to the State by the court and turned over to the board for any disposition it may choose.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§471-2 Veterinary license required with exceptions

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