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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 264-19.1 – Microchip scanning of deceased animals on roadways. | Midpage
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Hawaii Revised Statutes
Division 1
Title 15
Chapter 264
Part I
§ 264-19.1
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 264-19.1
Microchip scanning of deceased animals on roadways.
[L 2025, c 81, §3]
(a) The department of transportation shall:
(1) Scan any cat or dog carcass found on a state roadway for a microchip;
(2) Record any microchip number or other identifying information and a basic description of the animal, if discernible;
(3) Notify the appropriate county animal services contractor or animal control agency within forty-eight hours of discovery; and
(4) When feasible, make reasonable efforts to contact the registered owner of a deceased animal if microchip information is obtained.
(b) The department of transportation may coordinate with the counties to share microchip scanner resources or protocols as needed.
[L 2025, c 81, §3]