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COUNTY OF HAWAII ORDINANCE NO. STATE OF HAWAII BILL NO. (Draft 6) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 Edition), ANIMALS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII: SECTION 1. The purpose of this measure is to repeal Chapter 4, Animals, Hawaii County Code, and to set out a new chapter regarding animals. SECTION 2. Chapter 4, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), is repealed. SECTION 3. The Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition) is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows: "Chapter 4 ANIMALS Article 1. Administration Provisions Section 4-1. Definitions. As used in this chapter: "Abandon" means to voluntarily release possession of an animal with the intent, or apparent intent, of never again claiming an ownership or possessory interest in the animal. "Animals," unless provided otherwise, include but are not limited to domesticated animals, farm animals, poultry and those animals that are customary and usual pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and other beasts which are maintained on the premises of a dwelling unit and kept by the resident of a dwelling unit solely for personal enjoyment and companionship, such as, without limitation, for a hobby, for legal sporting activities, and for guarding of property; animals exclude aviary game birds and fish as defined in the Hawaii Revised Statutes. "Animal care center" means a nonprofit organization that is exempt from taxation pursuant to section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C., as amended formed for the purpose of prevention of cruelty to animals. "Animal control officer" means any employee or trained volunteer of a county -contracted animal control services provider or the Hawaii County police department who is authorized to carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter. Such individual shall also be known as and may bear the title of "enforcement officer."