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HI HB524

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

Scot Matayoshi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from knowingly feeding or attempting to feed feral chickens on public or private property in Hawaii.

  • Defines "feral chicken" as any live chicken that is not in captivity and not owned by any individual or entity.

  • Establishes a $500 civil fine per feral chicken for each violation of the feeding prohibition.

  • Requires the Department of Health to enforce this prohibition regardless of whether a nuisance determination is made under existing law.

  • Authorizes county police departments to assist the Department of Health by issuing citations to violators.

Legislative Description

Relating To Animals.

DOH

Last Action

The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/4/2021

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services, & Homelessness1/27/2021

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