KCC §22-24.1
Definitions for Cat Control Rules
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗This section explains the special meanings of words used in the cat control rules. It defines who owns a cat, what counts as a stray cat, and what an animal control provider is. It also defines microchips and who counts as a person under the law.
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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Definitions
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.
For the purposes of this Article:means the duly incorporated humane society or organization formed for the prevention of cruelty to animals which is contracted by the County to perform animal control services.means: (1) on the premises of a person other than an owner of the cat, without the consent of an occupant or owner of such premises, or (2) on a public street, on public or private school grounds, or in any other public place.means any cat released to or under the custody of or control of the Animal Control Provider.means a device that is implanted under the skin of an animal that contains contact information for the owner of that animal.means any person owning, harboring, or keeping a cat; providing care or sustenance for a cat; or having custody of a cat. "Owner" does not include the Animal Quarantine Branch or Plant Quarantine Branch of the Department of Agriculture.includes corporations, estates, associations, partnerships and trusts, and one (1) or more individual human beings.
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