Haw. Rev. Stat. § 711-1109.7
Pet animal or equine animal desertion
Hawaii · Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 711 — Offenses Against Public Order · Status: effective
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- Haw. Rev. Stat. § 711-1109.7, Pet animal or equine animal desertion, Hawaii, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2430800
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(1) It shall be unlawful for the owner or any person in possession of any pet animal or equine animal to desert the pet animal or equine animal.
(2) Any person who violates subsection (1) shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 in addition to any other penalties.
(3) Any person who violates subsection (1) and recklessly causes the death of or substantial bodily injury to the pet animal or equine animal shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000 in addition to any other penalties.
(4) Each pet animal or equine animal that is deserted in violation of subsection (1) or suffers death or substantial bodily injury as a result of a violation of subsection (1) shall constitute a separate offense.
(5) For the purposes of this section, "desert" means to leave without the intent to return.