HRS §711-1143
Getting a dangerous dog declaration removed after three years
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗A dog owner can ask the animal control authority to remove the dangerous dog label after three years if they have had no new violations, followed all rules for that time, and the dog finished a certified training program. The authority will remove the label if the owner proves the dog is no longer dangerous.
The statute, as written — Rescission of declaration
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
(1) The owner of a dangerous dog may apply to the animal control authority to have the declaration rescinded after three years if all of the following requirements have been met: (a) The owner and dangerous dog have had no subsequent violations of this part; (b) The owner has complied with all provisions of this part for a period of three years; and (c) The owner provides proof to the animal control authority of the dangerous dog's successful completion of a behavior modification or management program administered by an animal trainer or behaviorist who is certified by a nationally recognized organization. (2) If the animal control authority finds that the owner and dangerous dog have complied with all of the requirements of this section and the owner has provided sufficient evidence that the dog is no longer dangerous, the animal control authority shall rescind the declaration.
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