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HRS §143-1 Definitions
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§143-1 Definitions. Whenever used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Microchip" or "microchip identification" means a device that is implanted under the skin of an animal and that contains contact information for the owner of the animal. "Officer" means any …
HRS §143-10 Stray dogs
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§143-10 Stray dogs. Every person who takes into the person's possession any stray dog shall immediately notify the animal control officer and release the dog to the animal control officer upon demand. If there is attached to the dog a license tag for the then current year, the an…
HRS §143-11 Redemption of stray licensed dogs
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§143-11 Redemption of stray licensed dogs. The owner of any licensed dog impounded and not claimed within twenty-four hours as provided in section 143-10, may redeem the dog at any time before the sale or destruction of the dog by paying to the animal control officer an impoundme…
HRS §143-12 Seizure and disposal of diseased dogs; penalty
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§143-12 Seizure and disposal of diseased dogs; penalty. Any police officer or animal control officer may seize and, after notice to the owner if the owner can be found, may kill any dog running at large which is so obviously diseased as to be a menace to the health of persons or …