Exotic pet laws in Hawaii
Every animal in our directory, checked against Hawaii Department of Agriculture — Plant Quarantine rules and Hawaii statute. Click any animal for the full entry — the exact law, penalties, permits, and local caveats.
All animals: status at a glance
| Animal | Status | Statute | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raccoon | Banned | HAR §4-71-6 (List of Prohibited Animals) | 2026-07-03 |
| Monkey | Banned | HAR §4-71-6 (List of Prohibited Animals) | 2026-07-03 |
| Serval | Banned | HAR §4-71-6 (List of Prohibited Animals) | 2026-07-03 |
| Fennec Fox | Banned | HAR §4-71-6 (List of Prohibited Animals) | 2026-07-03 |
| Sugar Glider | Banned | HAR §4-71-6 (List of Prohibited Animals) | 2026-07-03 |
| Hedgehog | Banned | HAR §4-71-6 | 2026-07-13 |
| Ferret | Banned | HRS ch. 150A | 2026-07-13 |
Animals banned in Hawaii
- Raccoon — Prohibited under HAR 4-71 — Hawaii's near-total exotic-mammal ban
- Monkey — Prohibited under HAR 4-71 — Hawaii's near-total exotic-mammal ban
- Serval — Prohibited under HAR 4-71 — Hawaii's near-total exotic-mammal ban
- Fennec Fox — Prohibited under HAR 4-71 — Hawaii's near-total exotic-mammal ban
- Sugar Glider — Prohibited under HAR 4-71 — Hawaii's near-total exotic-mammal ban
- Hedgehog — Banned — hedgehogs are prohibited from import or possession in Hawaii
- Ferret — Banned — prohibited entry under Hawaii's quarantine law; steep fines apply
How Hawaii regulates exotic pets
Primary authority sits with Hawaii Department of Agriculture — Plant Quarantine. Statewide statute sets the floor; cities and counties frequently layer stricter bans on top, so always check your municipal code as well as the entries above.
Research directory, not legal advice. Verify current rules with Hawaii Department of Agriculture — Plant Quarantine before acquiring any animal.