06-04-2011, 09:59 AM
http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/sect...quiet.html
To trigger a violation, dogs must still bark, howl or make other noises continuously for 10 minutes, or intermittently for 20 minutes, within a 30-minute period.
Police, however, no longer have to do the timing.
Under the new law, those bothered by a clamoring canine first must "make a reasonable attempt to advise the owner or custodian" of the nuisance.
If those efforts fail or if the owner doesn't quiet the dog after being told of the disturbance, then the complainant may "notify the appropriate enforcement agency," which could include the Hawaii Island Humane Society.
The animal owner would be guilty of a nuisance violation if he "does not take immediate and effective action to abate the nuisance" or if the "appropriate enforcement agency" is notified, responds and the barking continues.
Fines for keeping a noisy dog would remain the same: $25 for the first offense, $75 for the second, $100 for the third, and $200 for any subsequent violation.
Interesting. I'm thinking this would be hard to enforce. What about Roosters?
To trigger a violation, dogs must still bark, howl or make other noises continuously for 10 minutes, or intermittently for 20 minutes, within a 30-minute period.
Police, however, no longer have to do the timing.
Under the new law, those bothered by a clamoring canine first must "make a reasonable attempt to advise the owner or custodian" of the nuisance.
If those efforts fail or if the owner doesn't quiet the dog after being told of the disturbance, then the complainant may "notify the appropriate enforcement agency," which could include the Hawaii Island Humane Society.
The animal owner would be guilty of a nuisance violation if he "does not take immediate and effective action to abate the nuisance" or if the "appropriate enforcement agency" is notified, responds and the barking continues.
Fines for keeping a noisy dog would remain the same: $25 for the first offense, $75 for the second, $100 for the third, and $200 for any subsequent violation.
Interesting. I'm thinking this would be hard to enforce. What about Roosters?