Hawaii § 143-13 - Destruction of diseased or unfit dogs.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 143-13 — Destruction of diseased or unfit dogs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 143-13. Destruction of diseased or unfit dogs.
All dogs taken into the custody of the animal control officer which by reason of age, disease, or other causes, are unfit for further use or are dangerous to keep impounded, may be forthwith humanely destroyed by the animal control officer. [L 1941, c 268, §11; RL 1945, §7162; RL 1955, §156-13; HRS §143-13; am L 1983, c 227, §10] Previous Vol03_Ch0121-0200D Next
Source: official Hawaii text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 143-13
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 143-13 cover?
Section 143-13 ("Destruction of diseased or unfit dogs.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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