Hawaii raw milk reference

Raw milk laws in Hawaii.

Illegal for human consumption in Hawaii. No herd-share statute exists. Multiple legalization bills failed in 2017 and have not yet passed.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-08. Source: Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund. Verify with the Hawaii Department of Agriculture before buying or selling.
Tier
Illegal
Retail legal
No
On-farm legal
No
Herd share legal
No
Pet food allowed
No specific carve-out

What Hawaii actually allows

No herd-share statute exists. Multiple legalization bills failed in 2017 and have not yet passed.

Legal channels for Hawaii raw milk buyers: no consumer channel; raw milk is fully prohibited.

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How to actually buy raw milk in Hawaii

Raw milk for human consumption is fully prohibited in Hawaii. The only consumer-facing path is to drive to a neighboring state where sales are legal and bring product back for personal use. Federal law allows possession across state lines for personal consumption, just not resale or interstate sale. Use the live directory to find the nearest legal source.

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Frequently asked questions

Is raw milk legal in Hawaii?

Illegal for human consumption in Hawaii. No herd-share statute exists. Multiple legalization bills failed in 2017 and have not yet passed.

Where can I buy raw milk in Hawaii?

In Hawaii the legal channels are: no consumer channel; raw milk is fully prohibited. Use the farm-to-door directory filtered to Hawaii to find working dairies near you.

Can I bring raw milk into Hawaii from another state?

Federal law prohibits selling raw milk across state lines for human consumption, but does not prohibit possession or personal consumption. You may legally bring raw milk you bought in a legal state into Hawaii for your own use. You may not legally resell it.