Barking dog rules in Honolulu, HI — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Honolulu prohibits animal noise that disturbs neighbors continuously for 10 minutes or intermittently for 30 minutes or more at any time of day or night, under ROH Chapter 12, Article 2.
ROH § 12-2.2 defines animal nuisance to include any animal that makes noise continuously for 10 minutes or intermittently for 30 minutes or more to the disturbance of any person, at any time of day or night, regardless of whether the animal is on private property. § 12-2.3 makes it unlawful for an owner to allow such nuisance. Enforcement is led by the Honolulu Police Department (HPD). First-time violations typically begin with a warning to give the owner reasonable time to remedy the problem.
First offense: $50 fine. Second offense within 2 years: $100. Third or subsequent offense within 2 years: $500–$1,000 fine and/or up to 30 days imprisonment.
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