HCC §4-4-28

Rules against hurting or poisoning dogs

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This section makes it illegal to hurt or poison a dog, whether on purpose or by carelessness. If you break this rule, you must pay a fine of $10 for each time you do it.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Injuring or poisoning dogs

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

(a) Unless otherwise provided by law, no person shall wilfully or negligently injure or poison any dog. (b) There shall be a penalty of $10 for each violation of this section. 4-4-28 SUPP. 15 (1-2024) 4-10 ANIMALS § 4-4-29

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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