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HRS §143-2.5

Counties can still make their own rules for other animals

This section says that the state law in this chapter does not stop counties from making their own rules about animals that are not dogs. Counties can require licenses for those animals if they want to.

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The statute, as written — Regulation of other animals

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as a limitation on the authority of the counties to regulate, including by licensure, animals other than dogs.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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