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HI SR189
Resolution
Status
4/4/2022
Primary Sponsor
Gil Keith-agaran
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AI Summary
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Urges all four Hawaii counties (Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii, Kauai) to strengthen enforcement of leash laws and animal prohibitions in public spaces to protect the public and pet animals.
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Requests county police departments coordinate enforcement efforts with state park officers in the Division of State Parks and with authorized humane societies or animal welfare organizations within their jurisdictions.
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Directs that all complainants reporting dog attacks receive clear explanations of the roles of different enforcement authorities, impoundment and destruction procedures, and available civil or criminal remedies.
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Encourages counties and humane societies to conduct public awareness campaigns about the dangers posed by unleashed dogs to humans and other animals.
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Mandates transmission of certified copies to the Board of Land and Natural Resources, all county park and police department directors, and all authorized humane societies in Hawaii.
Legislative Description
Urging The Counties To More Effectively And Meaningfully Coordinate Their Police Enforcement And Public Awareness Efforts With The State And With Humane Societies And Other Animal Welfare Organizations Concerning The Dangers Posed By Unleashed Dogs To Humans And To Other Animals In Public Areas.
State Parks
Last Action
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06/06/22.
6/6/2022