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It should be established and a firm policy that the day the animal is checked in and the day it is released does not count in the time period of 2 or 7 days. All animals should fall under the 2 to 7 days. For instance -cats with I D 7 days, strays 2 days. Feral cat colony managers, such as Karen Klein with Advo cats should be called and cats held for pickup. (Which I believe Kona is doing now.) Section 4-12 should note that all dogs over 3 months are required to be licensed. (State law). The question is always asked, "How old do they have to be?" In writing our County laws we have to (by law) be at least as strict as the State, however, we can be strider. Section 4-17, Cruelty to animals is inadequate. It should simply refer to HRS 711-1109 or include the complete text in the County code. I would also suggest adding a section that requires that complete restitution for injuries to human or animal and replacement of animal should be included if animal dies. There should also be a requirement that the offender attended anger management classes or other appropriate education programs. If this is a case of abusing his own animals they should be removed. (Review 711-1109 and related sections for clarification some copies attached.) If the above suggestion is not considered than I suggest an itemized list of fines for certain behavior. Abandoning, beating an animal to death or assisting someone else in the ad etc. or not properly tying your dog in your truck should certainly require a different fine! AN OFFICER MUST NEVER ASK A RESIDENT THAT HAS BEEN ATTACTED OR A PET KILLED BY A STRAY DOG..."DO YOU WANT TO PURSUE THE DANGEROUS DOG CITATION"! The continual use of the phrase "animals, dogs and cats" is unnecessary. Dogs and cats are included under the definition of animals. Other recommended changes in existing Draft: Under 4-3 add another section 4-3.1 because the cooperation of all agencies is extremely important and critical to accomplish our goals of animal welfare and control. I propose the following: 4-3.1 The contractor or contractors shall work with all other animal welfare societies giving special assistance and cooperation to those animal care agencies who house and or adopt out animals and managers of feral cat colonies. The following sections 4-16 (e), 4-18 (d), 4-19 (d), 4-21 4-23 (d), 4-25 (b), 4-26 (c) ali have this statement: An enforcement officer issuing a citation for a first violation of this section may set a fine of $75.00 to be paid before the court date set in the complaint or summons. However, if the fine is not paid by the initial court date, a judge will not be bound to the $75.00. This is an unnecessary phrase because judges are never bound by the citation amount listed unless there is a specific law stating, "This fine cannot be suspended" or some other law covering sentencing. Judges routinely ignore the fine schedule. The cow cruelty case this year is an excellent example. The judge dropped all charges in this proven case. In cruelty cases there should be some decision as to the minimum fine with a statement that this fine cannot be suspended. (See Maui law) Under 4-34 Failure to obey summons or citation. The following statement is unnecessary "However, if the minimum payment set by the issuing officer is paid in full prior to the scheduled court date, then this section will not apply" Well of course not!!! Section 4-36 Disposition of fines etc. Just where do they go? The state receives the fines, even though Section 4-36 says they go to the County General fund. How does that work? I feel the law should be correct. Under Section 4-37 Reference to State Law Add the following which is really pertinent to animal welfare and control. Section 711-1109, Hawaii Revised Statues: Cruelty to animals