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March 29, 2006
Stacy K. Fliga, Chair
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Ililo. Hawai'i 96720
RF: Proposed Bill to Replace Chapter 4, Animals, Hawaii County Code, in its Entirety
Attached is a proposed bill to replace Chapter 4, Animals, Hawaii County Code, in its entirety.
This bill is a replication of Chapter 7, Animals and Fowl, of the Revised Ordinances of
Honolulu. with a few minor adjustments. 'I'his bill sets forth Honolulu's ordinance, which some
in the community have suggested may be clearer and easier to understand than our current law.
Given its useful content. I put forth this bill in order to serve as a vehicle for future amendment.
After all Council Members have had an opportunity to thoroughly review this. they may propose
amendments to tine tune the bill in order to meet the needs o f f awaii County.
this version of l lonolulu's ordinance contains provisions relating to the following: cocklighting
and related equipment, animal nuisances, dog licenses, regulation of dogs, public spay and neuter
clinic for dogs and cats, cat identification program, and regulation of dangerous dogs. It
addresses a majority of the concerns that were aired and discussed, including provisions
regarding licensed obedience trial, tracking, and show dogs, sterilization of cats and dogs, strict
enforcement of strays, and regulation of noisy animals (not just dogs).
I would like to request that this proposed bill be placed on the next agenda of the public Safety
and Parks and Recreation Committee scheduled for April 18, 2006. 'I'hank you for your
consideration.
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