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HRS §664-24

Court can set grazing limits instead of requiring a fence

If a court decides it is unfair or impractical to make neighbors build a fence between their lands, and the land is used for grazing, the court can instead decide how many animals each owner, renter, or user may graze. The court will set a penalty for breaking that limit.

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The statute, as written — Pasturage in lieu of fences

In case the court finds it to be inequitable or inexpedient to establish a fence between adjoining lands, either because of the nature or situation of the lands, the shortness of the unexpired term of a lease or agreement, the scarcity of fencing materials, or the conflicting rights of the parties, it may, if the lands are grazing lands, in lieu of fencing, decide how many animals each owner, lessee, or occupant shall be at liberty to pasture upon the owner's, lessee's, or occupant's land under a penalty to be specified in the decree.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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