Honolulu County requires dogs in public places to be restrained by a leash, cord, or chain no longer than eight feet under ROH Chapter 7, Article 4, with stricter six-foot rules for dogs declared dangerous.
Under ROH Chapter 7, Article 4 (Regulation of Dogs), owners in Honolulu County must keep dogs under physical restraint by a leash, cord, chain, or similar device not exceeding eight feet when on public streets, on public or private school grounds, or in any other public place. Definitions for the article are at ROH 7-4.1. Dogs in public parks are separately governed by ROH 10-1.7 (Animals in public parks). Dangerous dogs face stricter controls under ROH 7-7.2, including a maximum six-foot leash and handling by an adult capable of controlling the dog.
Off-leash or over-length leash violations in public areas are enforceable by citation under Article 4; repeat offenses can escalate, and dangerous-dog violations carry higher penalties under ROH 7-7.2.
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