Hawaii is a rabies free state. The quarantine law is designed to protect residents and pets from potentially serious health problems associated with rabies. In both 2003 and 2004, pet quarantine was made far easier. The formerly required confinement of all pets for 120 days at the State Animal Quarantine Station was reduced to a 30-day quarantine or a 5-day-or-less quarantine providing specific pre-arrival and post-arrival requirements are met. Moreover, local owners can now leave Hawaii with their pets and return with no required quarantine providing they meet specific requirements. Pet Quarantine is a state website with frequently asked questions and links to the applicable rules.