East Honolulu dogs must be restrained on leashes no longer than eight feet on public streets, school grounds, and public places under ROH Chapter 7, Article 4, including trails like Koko Head and Kuliouou ridge.
ROH Chapter 7, Article 4 requires dogs on East Honolulu's public streets, public or private school grounds, and all public places to be under the owner's control by leash, cord, chain, or similar physical restraint no longer than eight feet. The rule applies along Kalanianaole Highway sidewalks, Koko Marina, Maunalua Bay Beach Park, and neighborhood paths in Aina Haina and Niu Valley. Leashing in public parks is separately governed by ROH 10-1.7. Dangerous dogs declared under Article 7 must use a maximum six-foot leash held by an adult handler, with muzzling conditions per ROH 7-7.2.
Off-leash violations are petty misdemeanors with fines, potential impoundment at the Hawaiian Humane Society, and escalating penalties for repeat offenders or dogs that cause injury.
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