Hawaii HB364 establishes a spay and neuter special fund to reduce pet overpopulation, including free-roaming cats, through spaying and neutering.

Hawaii HB364 creates a spay and neuter special fund to combat pet overpopulation, particularly among free-roaming cats. The fund will receive money from state income tax refunds, special number plate fees, and other sources. The fund will be used for spaying and neutering surgeries and associated veterinary care. The bill also mandates that cats over three months old must be sterilized, with exceptions for certain conditions. Additionally, it establishes a cat breeding permit program with specific requirements and fees.

Hawaii HB364 establishes a spay and neuter special fund to reduce pet overpopulation, including free-roaming cats, through spaying and neutering.

Hawaii HB364 creates a spay and neuter special fund to combat pet overpopulation, particularly among free-roaming cats. The fund will receive money from state income tax refunds, special number plate fees, and other sources. The fund will be used for spaying and neutering surgeries and associated veterinary care. The bill also mandates that cats over three months old must be sterilized, with exceptions for certain conditions. Additionally, it establishes a cat breeding permit program with specific requirements and fees.