Report Title:
Escape of Rooster; Liability of Owner
Description:
Makes it illegal for a rooster to escape or be removed from its owner's property while wearing a sharp object. Imposes penalties.
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TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, 2009 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO LIABILITY OF ROOSTER OWNERS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 142, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated
"§142- Liability of rooster owner; penalty. If any rooster escapes or is removed from its owner's property while wearing a sharp object on its leg, such as a blade or gaff, the owner shall be subject to the penalty imposed under section 142-12."
SECTION 2. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun, before its effective date.
and to read as follows:
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2009.
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