Hawaii HB319 amends the definition of cruelty to animals, exempting certain pest control practices and clarifying tethering restrictions.

Hawaii HB319 modifies the state's definition of cruelty to animals by exempting pest control operations and the extermination of feral chickens on private property when conducted according to accepted practices. It also clarifies restrictions on tethering dogs, prohibiting the use of certain types of restraints unless supervised by the owner. The bill mandates the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules for humane extermination of insects, vermin, pests, and feral chickens.

Hawaii HB319 amends the definition of cruelty to animals, exempting certain pest control practices and clarifying tethering restrictions.

Hawaii HB319 modifies the state's definition of cruelty to animals by exempting pest control operations and the extermination of feral chickens on private property when conducted according to accepted practices. It also clarifies restrictions on tethering dogs, prohibiting the use of certain types of restraints unless supervised by the owner. The bill mandates the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules for humane extermination of insects, vermin, pests, and feral chickens.