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of an occupant of such premises; or (2) On a public street, on public or private school grounds, or in any other public place, except when under the control of the owner by leash, cord, chain, or other similar means of physical restraint; provided, that such leash, cord, chain, or other means is not more than eight feet in length; and provided further, that this provision shall not be construed to permit that which is prohibited by any other law. Section 4-18. Strays prohibited. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dog, whether such dog is licensed or not, to permit such dog to become a stray. Section 4-19. Impounding. Any dog, while being a stray, shall be seized and impounded by the animal control contractor or any other officer authorized by law and shall be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of chapter 143, Hawaii Revised Statutes and section 4-44. An enforcement officer of the animal control contractor shall be authorized to enforce this article if deputized by the chief of police to do so. Section 4-20. Applicability. The provisions of this article shall not apply to: (1) Licensed guide, signal, or service dogs trained to assist disabled persons when such dogs are actually being used by disabled persons for the purpose of aiding them; (2) Licensed dogs trained and used by the police department of the County of Hawaii or other law enforcement agencies in law enforcement work while such dogs are engaged in the performance of such work; (3) Licensed hunting dogs when accompanied by their owner on public or private hunting and/or shooting grounds; or (4) Licensed obedience trial, tracking, and show dogs accompanied by their owner and being trained or in competition in public parks or school grounds, provided permission is first obtained from the proper park or school authorities for such use. Section 4-25. Penalties. (a) The owner of a dog which has become a stray or any other person convicted of a violation of this article shall be punished for the offense as follows: (I) A fine of $25 for a first offense; (2) A fine of $50 if the offense occurred within two years of the occurrence of one previous offense involving the same provision; or (3) A fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000, if the offense occurred within two years of the occurrence of two or more previous offenses involving the same provision. (b) For the purposes of this section: (1) "Provision" means a prohibition or requirement listed in sections 4-5 and 4-6; 6