Hawaii HB363 amends laws to address liability for pet animals causing damage and to regulate the destruction of predators on state lands.

Hawaii HB363 amends the state's statutes to hold owners liable for damage caused by their dogs or cats on private property. It also mandates that owners confine or destroy their pets if they cause damage. If an owner neglects to do so, they must pay for any further damage and trial costs. The bill prohibits the taking, injuring, or destroying of native birds and their nests by pet animals, with exceptions for certain species. It allows for the destruction of predators on state lands, with specific rules for handling dogs to protect pets and hunting dogs.

Hawaii HB363 amends laws to address liability for pet animals causing damage and to regulate the destruction of predators on state lands.

Hawaii HB363 amends the state's statutes to hold owners liable for damage caused by their dogs or cats on private property. It also mandates that owners confine or destroy their pets if they cause damage. If an owner neglects to do so, they must pay for any further damage and trial costs. The bill prohibits the taking, injuring, or destroying of native birds and their nests by pet animals, with exceptions for certain species. It allows for the destruction of predators on state lands, with specific rules for handling dogs to protect pets and hunting dogs.