HCC §4-4-36

Dog bite victims can still sue the owner

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This section says that the county's dog rules do not stop someone hurt by a dog from suing the dog's owner under state law. It only makes clear that a civil lawsuit is still allowed. It does not create new rights or rules.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Civil action not precluded

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.

Nothing contained in this article shall preclude any person injured by a dog from bringing a civil action against the owner of such dog pursuant to the applicable provisions of state law. (2002, ord 02-138, sec 3; am 2022, ord 22-36, secs 6 and 12.)4-4-36

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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