Bill > SB593

This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for dog breeders in Hawaii, defining a dog breeder as a person who owns more than ten dogs over twelve months old with intact sexual organs and sells more than three litters or twenty-five dogs per year. The legislation sets strict standards for dog breeding operations, including requirements for sufficient housing, food, water, veterinary care, exercise, and space for each dog. Breeders are limited to owning no more than thirty dogs over one year old with intact sexual organs and must maintain detailed records for each dog, including health information, breeding dates, and disposition. The bill allows each county to implement its own licensing system for dog breeders, with a standard biennial license fee of $500 and the authority to conduct unannounced inspections. Breeders must meet specific breeding restrictions, such as only breeding dogs between twelve months and eight years old, and producing no more than two litters in an eighteen-month period. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $1,000 per offense, and the law aims to prevent cruel breeding practices by establishing minimum care standards and protecting the welfare of breeding dogs and their offspring.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=593&year=2026