The state of Hawaii is proposing increased penalties for animal desertion. The proposed bill would make deserting animals a petty misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000. If the animal suffers death or substantial bodily injury, the penalty would be increased to a misdemeanor with fines up to $2,000 according to the STAR ADVERTISER.

Currently in the state of Hawaii, animal abandonment is classified as a petty misdemeanor with fines up to $50.

RELATED:

PROPOSED BILL – SB2512
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2512&year=2016

CURRENT LAWS FOR ANIMAL DESERTION:
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/vol03_ch0121-0200d/hrs0143/hrs_0143-0002_0006.htm