HCC §4-4-29
Dogs must be on a leash in public places
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This rule says you cannot bring a dog into county parks, public school grounds, or the airport unless it is on a leash no longer than six feet. But even with a leash, dogs are not allowed in county beach parks. Police dogs on duty are exempt from this rule.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Leash required for public places
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.
No person shall bring or permit any dog in any County park, public school ground, or airport unless it is held under control by a suitable leash, not more than six feet long; provided, however, that dogs even under control by a suitable leash shall not be allowed in any County beach park. These restrictions shall not apply to dogs utilized by police for patrol or other police purposes.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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