HAR §4-71-8. Bonding procedure

(a) When required in this chapter, the bonding of animals shall be by cashier's check, or cash secured with the department. (b) An appropriate individual bond shall be secured with the department for the sum of three thousand dollars for each animal except as provided for in subsection (c). (c) An appropriate individual bond shall be secured with the department for the sum of two thousand dollars for each animal for owners holding valid United States Department of Agriculture licenses under the Animal Welfare Act. (d) A cashier's check or cash secured with the department as a bond, shall be returned to the owner without interest, upon verification of the death or exportation of the animal, or the transfer or sale of the animal to a new owner who has secured the necessary bond and permit in advance of the transfer. (e) Government organizations, such as municipal zoos, and animal sanctuaries determined by the United States Internal Revenue Service to be not-for-profit entities are exempt from the bonding requirements of this section. [Eff. 7/13/81; am and comp 9/19/91; comp 2/21/92; am and comp 9/13/93; comp 1/30/95; am and comp 8/16/99; am and comp 11/30/01; am and comp 4/06/07; comp 1/03/19; comp MAY 19 2019 ] (Auth: HRS §§141-2, 150A-9) (Imp: HRS §§150A-6.2, 150A-7)