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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
No person shall possess, propagate, sell, transfer, or harbor any animal included on the list of prohibited animals maintained by the board, except upon a determination that the species:
(1) Was initially permitted entry and later prohibited entry into the State; or
(2) Was continually prohibited but unlawfully introduced and is currently established in the State; and
(3) Is not significantly harmful to agriculture, horticulture, or animal or public health, and the environment.
Under the circumstances described in this [section], the board may permit possession of the individual animal through its registration with the department while still prohibiting the same species of animal from importation, propagation, transfer, and sale.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 150A-6.5. Animals; prohibition against possession, etc - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/hi/division-1-government/hi-rev-st-sect-150a-6-5/
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