KCC §22-25.7

Civil lawsuits for dog injuries are still allowed

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This section says that nothing in this article stops a person who was injured by a dog from suing the dog's owner under state law. It does not create new rules or penalties; it just preserves the right to bring a civil lawsuit.

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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Civil Action not Precluded

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.

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.

Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

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