Hawaii HB1735 amends the definition of cruelty to animals in the first degree, including new exceptions and penalties.

Hawaii HB1735 modifies the definition of cruelty to animals in the first degree by adding new exceptions and penalties. It specifies that cruelty does not apply to accepted veterinary practices, scientific research, and certain predator control activities. It also allows for immediate destruction of animals without creating an offense if there is no reasonable probability of saving the animal's life.

Hawaii HB1735 amends the definition of cruelty to animals in the first degree, including new exceptions and penalties.

Hawaii HB1735 modifies the definition of cruelty to animals in the first degree by adding new exceptions and penalties. It specifies that cruelty does not apply to accepted veterinary practices, scientific research, and certain predator control activities. It also allows for immediate destruction of animals without creating an offense if there is no reasonable probability of saving the animal's life.