New Bill Introduced to Address Dangerous Dogs
On January 28th, 2009 a new bill was introduced to address the dangerous dog situation in Hawaii.В Unlike SB79, this bill SB1176, does not target specific breeds.
Instead this bill…
Prohibits the owner of a dangerous dog from allowing the dog to roam freely without supervision. Authorizes an animal control officer to investigate complaints regarding dangerous dogs, to pick up freely roaming dangerous dogs, and to issue citations. Establishes penalties for owners who fail to adequately supervise dangerous dogs. Requires owners of dangerous dogs to obtain liability insurance if the dog is found to be inadequately supervised.
SB1176 was introduced on January 28th. Passed first reading on January 28th. On February 9th, this bill was scheduled for a public hearing to take place on February 13th at 9:30am.
For more information visit the Hawaii Legislature Website
February 13, 2009
Tags: dangerous dog legislation Posted in: Other Hawaii Dog Legislation, SB79 News
2 Responses
SB1176 is a useless piece of legislation. It carries no penalties until after an attack and only if an animal is deemed dangerous.
if i read it correctly i think this bill was rejected because it was to vague
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