Letter: Proposed leashed dog bill needs clarification
Proposed state law Senate Bill 2565 would prohibit existing county park restrictions on leashed dogs. To be successful, it requires two additions.
First, since a dog not controlled by a leash is a potential danger to people and other dogs in the park, an enforcement penalty for unleashed dogs is needed.
Second, since the state’s law would override existing county requirements, state-funded signs should be installed at all sidewalk and street entrances to the affected parks. The signs would state that dogs are allowed in the park when on a leash and outline penalties for having a dog in the park without a leash.
These additions are reasonable, fair and required in the best interest of all Hawaii park users.
Bradley Frye
Waianae
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