HRS §264-19.1
Checking dead pets on state roads for microchips
When a cat or dog is found dead on a state road, the transportation department must scan it for a microchip, write down any chip number and a description, tell the county animal agency within 48 hours, and try to contact the owner if possible. They can also share scanning tools with counties.
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The statute, as written — Microchip scanning of deceased animals on roadways
(a) The department of transportation shall: (1) Scan any cat or dog carcass found on a state roadway for a microchip; (2) Record any microchip number or other identifying information and a basic description of the animal, if discernible; (3) Notify the appropriate county animal services contractor or animal control agency within forty-eight hours of discovery; and (4) When feasible, make reasonable efforts to contact the registered owner of a deceased animal if microchip information is obtained. (b) The department of transportation may coordinate with the counties to share microchip scanner resources or protocols as needed.
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