SB1521 requires Hawaii state and county agencies to scan deceased cats and dogs for microchips and notify owners.
SB1521 mandates that state and county agencies in Hawaii scan deceased cats and dogs for microchips when disposing of animals found on public roadways. It requires agencies to record the microchip number and any relevant information from the animal's tag or collar. The bill also requires agencies to notify county animal services or contractors of the deceased animal, including the microchip number, location found, and descriptive information. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds for the purchase of microchip scanning equipment for the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, and Honolulu.
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