KCC §22-17.1
Rules for dangerous dogs and their owners
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗This section explains why the county has rules about dangerous dogs. It aims to protect people from dogs known to be dangerous and sets conditions and penalties for their owners. The county is allowed to make these rules under state law.
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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Purpose
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.
The purpose of this Article is to establish provisions concerning dangerous dogs:The intent of this Article is to provide protective measures for the people of Kaua'i County from a known dangerous dog and establish conditions and penalties that may be imposed upon the owners of dangerous dogs.Hawai'i Revised Statutes Section 142-75(c) authorizes counties to enact and enforce ordinances regulating persons who own, keep, or harbor any dog that has bitten, injured, or maimed a person. Accordingly, the intent of this Article is to prevent potential conflicts with the provisions of State statute.
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