Dog park rule violations and fines

(a) Each separate violation of the provisions of this article is a violation and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000. Conduct that is proscribed under Hawai‘i County Code, chapter 4, article 4, as it relates to dogs, shall be enforced under that chapter. (b) Failure to have a current dog license tag on the dog’s collar when entering a dog park constitutes a violation of this article. (c) Failure to have a current dog park entry tag on the dog’s collar when entering a dog park constitutes a violation of this article. In addition to any penalty, the owner shall pay the dog park entry tag fee for that calendar year. (d) Failure to maintain current vaccinations for a dog entering a dog park constitutes a violation of this article. Medical records, vaccination certificates, and/or receipts showing current vaccination shall be provided by the handler upon request of the enforcement officer. (e) All fines collected under this article shall be deposited within thirty days into the general fund of the County of Hawai‘i. (f) A one-year, no-trespassing notice against a person or dog may be issued by an enforcement officer for any violation of this article or any violation of posted park rules. A court of competent jurisdiction may extend the no-trespass period of time beyond one year for any violation of any section this article. (2009, ord 09-113, sec 1.) 15-88