HCC §14-112

Aerial killing of animals is illegal

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This section makes it illegal to kill animals from the air. It is part of a county rule about animal control. The section is short and only states this prohibition.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Aerial eradication of animals; unlawful

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

* Editor’s Note: Application of article 18 preempted with respect to requirements of 1998 Stipulated Order, providing that State will commence aerial shooting of ungulates sighted in critical habitat area for Palila. Palila v. Haw. Dep't of Land & Natural Res., No. 78-00030 JMS (D. Haw. April 8, 2013) (Order Granting Defs. Mot. for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief). Article 19. Geothermal Drilling.

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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