06-18-2011, 03:41 AM
We having been checking this out here in our subdivision too and with the MLCD practically in the subdivision's back yard. There is no state wide lease law.
Chapter 4 from HCC: http://www.co.hawaii.hi.us/countycode/chapter04.pdf
Article 1 ®
® “Stray” means:
(1) An unlicensed dog or dog without a license for the current year;
(2) Any dog on the premises of a person other than the owner of the dog, without the consent of an occupant of such premises;
(3) Any dog on a public street, on public or private school grounds, or in any other public place, except when under the control of the owner by leash, cord, chain or other similar means of physical restraint, provided that such leash, cord, chain, or other means is not more than eight feet in length, and provided further that this provision shall not be construed to permit that which is prohibited by any other law;
Section 4-29. Leash required for public places.
No person shall bring or permit any dog in any County park, public school ground, or airport unless it is held under control by a suitable leash, not more than six feet long; provided, however, that dogs even under control by a suitable leash shall not be allowed in any County beach park. These restrictions shall not apply to dogs utilized by police for patrol or other police purposes.
(1980, Ord. No. 510, sec. 2; Am. 1986, Ord. No. 86-34, sec. 5.)
Chapter 10:
Leashed or lead control means a suitable restraint no longer than twenty (20) feet in length and in good repair which is affixed to the collar, halter or harness of an animal and is held or controlled by a person capable of exercising adequate control over the animal.
This is from the Hawaiian Humane Society's website:
Leash Law
The leash law was designed to ensure the safety of dogs and people in our community. Dogs on public property are required to be under restraint, that is, on a leash of eight feet or less. This includes beaches and parks, except for those specifically designated as off-leash parks. In addition, dogs are not allowed on private property without the property owner's consent.
Chapter 4 from HCC: http://www.co.hawaii.hi.us/countycode/chapter04.pdf
Article 1 ®
® “Stray” means:
(1) An unlicensed dog or dog without a license for the current year;
(2) Any dog on the premises of a person other than the owner of the dog, without the consent of an occupant of such premises;
(3) Any dog on a public street, on public or private school grounds, or in any other public place, except when under the control of the owner by leash, cord, chain or other similar means of physical restraint, provided that such leash, cord, chain, or other means is not more than eight feet in length, and provided further that this provision shall not be construed to permit that which is prohibited by any other law;
Section 4-29. Leash required for public places.
No person shall bring or permit any dog in any County park, public school ground, or airport unless it is held under control by a suitable leash, not more than six feet long; provided, however, that dogs even under control by a suitable leash shall not be allowed in any County beach park. These restrictions shall not apply to dogs utilized by police for patrol or other police purposes.
(1980, Ord. No. 510, sec. 2; Am. 1986, Ord. No. 86-34, sec. 5.)
Chapter 10:
Leashed or lead control means a suitable restraint no longer than twenty (20) feet in length and in good repair which is affixed to the collar, halter or harness of an animal and is held or controlled by a person capable of exercising adequate control over the animal.
This is from the Hawaiian Humane Society's website:
Leash Law
The leash law was designed to ensure the safety of dogs and people in our community. Dogs on public property are required to be under restraint, that is, on a leash of eight feet or less. This includes beaches and parks, except for those specifically designated as off-leash parks. In addition, dogs are not allowed on private property without the property owner's consent.