SB599 requires state and county agencies to scan and record microchips of deceased cats and dogs found on public roadways.
SB599 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to mandate that state and county agencies scan and record microchips of deceased cats and dogs found on public roadways. The agencies must also notify county animal services or contractors of the deceased animal, including any microchip number and contact information. The bill appropriates funds for the purchase of microchip scanning equipment. This Act aims to ensure that owners of lost pets are informed if their pet has been killed by a vehicle.
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