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KCC §19-1.4Park rules: what's banned, dog rules, and fines
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗This section lists things you cannot do in county parks, like abandoning property, making too much noise, or starting fires outside grills. It also has special rules for walking dogs on the shared path, including leash and cleanup duties. Breaking these rules can lead to fines.
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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — General Prohibitions Applicable to All Parks and Recreation Facilities
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Kauaʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
No person at a park or recreation facility shall:Abandon any vehicle or other personal property. For the purpose of this section, "abandon" shall mean:Leaving a vehicle or other personal property unattended for more than twenty-four (24) hours;When a notice of abandonment is posted on a vehicle, failure to remove the vehicle, within twenty-four (24) hours, from the location where the notice was posted and from all highways and parks located within a one (1) mile radius of said location shall be deemed to be a continuation of the original abandonment.Operate or use any audio devices including radios, television sets, musical instruments or noiseproducing devices such as electric generators, or other equipment driven by motors or engines, in such a manner and at such times that produces unreasonable noise as defined in HRS Chapter 711-1101, unless authorized by the Director or his/her designated representative on a permit.Use utilities and appurtenances for non-recreational, commercial, or other activities, unless authorized by the Director or designated representative on a permit.Install aerial or other special radio, telephone, or television equipment, unless authorized by the County Engineer or designated representative on a permit.Operate or use public address systems, whether fixed, portable or mounted on a vehicle, unless authorized by the Director or designated representative on a permit.Disturb or interfere with any other person occupying an area, or participating in any authorized activity.Lead or let loose any dogs or other domestic animals, unless authorized by the Director or designated representative on a permit.Use, carry, or possess whips, firearms, and weapons of any description, except for bows and arrows for archery competitions and air rifles for air rifle competitions when authorized by the Director or designated representative on a permit.Drive or park motorized vehicles, including dune buggies, motorcycles, minicycles, and scooters, or ride horses, except on designated roads and parking areas, unless authorized by the County Engineer or designated representative by signage or on a permit.Mark, deface, or remove any natural feature or natural resources.Destroy, injure, deface or remove in any manner any public building, sign, equipment, monument, marker or other structure.Destroy, dig or remove tree, shrub or other plant, unless authorized by the County Engineer or his/her designated representative on a permit.Construct or erect any building or structure of whatever kind, whether permanent or temporary in character, unless authorized by the County Engineer or designated representative on a permit, except for a prefab and manufactured quick tent no larger than twenty (20) feet by twenty (20) feet for an event or gathering.Start a fire except within designated grills, portable grills, and fireplaces. No fire shall be left unattended and all fires shall be fully extinguished after use.Throw or drop a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe heel, match or other burning material, except to start a fire within designated grills, portable grills, and fireplaces as allowed in Paragraph (14) of this Subsection.Use roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, or bicycles except in designated areas authorized by the County Engineer or designated representative through signage.Dance on any gymnasium floor while wearing shoes, provided, that dancing with shoes shall be permitted if a protective covering over the floor is used.Dispose litter in other than designated trash receptacles.Operate or use air-horns, unless authorized by the Director or designated representative on a permit, or to start or end events or races. As used herein, air-horn means a device intended to produce a sound signal by means of compressed air or gas or exhaust gas.Dogs shall be permitted on the shared use path system provided, however, that dogs or other domestic animals shall not be allowed on the path system beginning at the makai end of Nalu Road (entrance to Lydgate Beach Park) to the end of the path system fronting Hikinaakala Heiau (see Exhibit A). The County Engineer shall post signs to designate the appropriate area where dogs are not allowed on the shared use path system. Any dog handler with a dog utilizing the shared use path system shall comply with the following:Be in command and control of dog at all times.Have no more than two (2) dogs under his or her control.Immediately remove his or her dog if it exhibits aggressive behavior.Visibly carry the necessary instruments required for the removal and disposal of dog feces.Pick up and dispose of any and all feces left by the dog.Have the dog wear at all times a valid current dog license tag that is clearly and visibly attached to the dog's collar.Have the dog on a leash that is no more than six (6) feet in length at all times. Retractable leashes shall not be allowed.Possess or consume any intoxicating liquor between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.It shall be unlawful to feed cats on County property.It shall be unlawful to abandon cats on County property.Entering or remaining in a park area when manifestly under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or other drugs, to a degree that may endanger oneself or other persons or property, or unreasonably annoy persons in the vicinity is prohibited.The Police Chief and the Director, and designees ("authorized officials"), shall have the authority to issue citations and charges for any violations of the provisions of this Section. The Police Chief and designees may remove or cause to be removed any abandoned vehicle from a park or recreation facility and dispose of it in accordance with Chapter 290, HRS. The registered owner of the vehicle shall be liable for all reasonable expenses incurred by the removal.It shall be unlawful not to comply with any provision of this Section. Any person violating any provision of this Section shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first offense. For the second violation of like offense, the punishment shall be a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00). For all violations in excess of two (2) of like offense, the punishment shall be a fine of not less than three hundred dollars ($300.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). In addition, the County shall have the right to avail itself of any civil remedy appropriate under the circumstances.As it is anticipated that Phase III A (Wailua to Papaloa, including Kawaihau Spur) will be completed by the Fall 2011, which will provide approximately one (1) additional mile of paved pathway, the Director of Parks and Recreation shall submit a report to the Council within eighteen (18) months of the approval of the ordinance codified in this Section, providing an evaluation of allowing dogs on the path. The report shall include, but not be limited to, any concerns, incidences of dog bites, citations, etc. At such time, the Council shall reassess the effectiveness of this Section which allows dogs on the path.
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026 The County of Kauaʻi publishes this code through eCode360 and states that it is provided for information only and should not be considered the official version of the Code.
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