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COUNTY OF HAWAII ORDINANCE NO. STATE OF HAWAII BILL NO. 09 ~~a~ 115 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO DOG PARKS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII: SECTION 1. Chapter 15, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) is amended by adding a new article to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "Article _ Dog Parks. Section 15-_ Purpose. The purpose of this article is to create a policy for establishing County park areas to be used exclusively by dogs and their handlers. Section 15- Definitions. For purposes of this article: "Adult dog" means a dog over twelve months of age. "Dangerous dog" means any dog that, without provocation, attacks a person or animal. A dog's breed shall not be considered in determining whether or not it is dangerous. "Dog park" means an enclosed area within a County park that has been designated for use as an off-leash dog area or a park for the exclusive use of dogs and their handlers, and listed in the facility schedule in this article. "Enforcement Officer" means a police officer or animal control officer. "Handler" means the person who brought the dog to the dog park and is responsible for the dog. The handler shall either be the owner of the dog or a responsible person that has been permitted by the owner to bring the dog to the dog park. "Mobility device" means a device used by individuals with mobility impairment for the purpose of locomotion. A mobility device may be powered by the individual or some other source. "Off-leash area" means the fenced, secured section where the dog is allowed to exercise and train without a leash. "Or.-leash area" means any area not included inside the fenced and secured dog park section, the transition areas between the park, or a handler's vehicle and the off-leash area. "Puppy" means a dog between birth and twelve months of age.