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  1. Abhean

    Outside Article Restaurant to service dog handler: You can't have that thing in here. What law? Ok, then put it in a cage.

    Abhean has published a news story: Restaurant to service dog handler: You can't have that thing in here. What law? Ok, then put it in a cage. - Read the full story here...
  2. Connecticut Service Dog Law

    Connecticut Service Dog Law

    Title 13b. Transportation. Chapter 244C. Transportation Network Company Vehicles § 13b-119. Transportation network company driver requirements. Adoption of policies re drugs and alcohol and illness and fatigue. Operation as transportation network company driver without authority; penalty...
  3. Arkansas Service Dog in Training

    Arkansas Service Dog in Training

    § 20-14-308. Guide dog, signal dog and/or service dog access (a) An individual with visual, hearing, or other physical disabilities and his or her guide, signal, or service dog or a dog trainer in the act of training a guide, signal, or service dog shall not be denied admittance to or refused...
  4. Arkansas Service Dog laws

    Arkansas Service Dog laws

    Title 20. Public Health and Welfare. Subtitle 2. Health and Safety (Chapters 6 to 44). Chapter 14. Disabled Persons. Subchapter 3. Rights Generally § 20-14-301 . Public policy § 20-14-302 . Unlawful activities; penalties § 20-14-303 . Rights and privileges § 20-14-304 . Right to be...
  5. Arizona Service Dog in Training Law

    Arizona Service Dog in Training Law

    A. Any person or entity that operates a public place shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities who use service animals if the work or tasks performed by the service animal are directly related to the individual's disability. Work or tasks include assisting individuals who are...
  6. Arizona Service Dog Law  11-1024

    Arizona Service Dog Law 11-1024

    11-1024. Service animals; rights of individuals with disabilities; violation; classification; fraudulent misrepresentation; civil penalty; definitions A. Any person or entity that operates a public place shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities who use service animals if the...
  7. Service Dog in Training

    Service Dog in Training

    (m) An animal in training to work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability shall enjoy the same protections as a fully trained service animal when accompanied by either an individual with a disability or a trainer and is actively training. The requirements applicable to service...
  8. Alaska Admin. Code § 30.610

    Alaska Admin. Code § 30.610

    (a) A public accommodation shall modify policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of a service or alert animal by an individual with a disability. (b) An individual with a disability shall be permitted to be accompanied by a service or alert animal in all areas of a place of public...
  9. Service Dog in Training

    Service Dog in Training

    (b)(1) A service animal in training that is a dog shall wear a harness, collar, leash, cape, or backpack that identifies in writing that the dog is a service animal in training. (2) Other service animals in training shall be identifiable by written identification as a service animal in...
  10. Service Animals in Alabama Housing

    Service Animals in Alabama Housing

    It's against the law in Alabama to discriminate against anyone with a physical disability in leased or purchased housing accommodations. You must be allowed full and equal access to all housing facilities. But Alabama's law on service animals in housing applies only to guide dogs that assist...
  11. Alabama Rules for Having Your Service Animal in Public

    Alabama Rules for Having Your Service Animal in Public

    Under the ADA, a public accommodation can't ask you questions about your disability or demand to see certification or other proof of your animal's training or status. If what your service animal does isn't apparent, the establishment can ask you only two questions: Is the animal a service...
  12. Which Public Accommodations Must Allow Service Animals in Alabama

    Which Public Accommodations Must Allow Service Animals in Alabama

    Both Alabama law and the ADA require all public accommodations to allow you to have your service animal with you. But each law defines public accommodation somewhat differently. Under the ADA, the definition of public accommodations is very broad. It includes: hotels and other lodging...
  13. Emotional Support Animals Under Alabama Law

    Emotional Support Animals Under Alabama Law

    Neither the ADA nor Alabama's service animal law covers emotional support animals (ESAs). Emotional support animals provide a sense of safety, companionship, or comfort to those with emotional or psychiatric disabilities or conditions. Unlike psychiatric service dogs, ESAs aren't individually...
  14. Service Animals Defined in Alabama

    Service Animals Defined in Alabama

    Under Alabama law and the ADA, a service animal is any dog individually trained to perform tasks or do work for the benefit of a person with a disability. In addition, the ADA covers miniature horses that are individually trained. To be covered under these laws, the tasks or work your service...
  15. Bill authorizing use of therapy dogs in Tennessee schools signed into law

    Therapy Dog News Bill authorizing use of therapy dogs in Tennessee schools signed into law

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — This spring, the Tennessee legislature passed the Beyond Ordinary Learning Opportunities Act, also known as the BOLO Act. Bolo is a therapy dog who works with Williamson County Schools and has been featured multiple times on News 2. After seeing the positive results...
  16. Abhean

    Resource Stalder v. Colorado 2024-03-30

    Plaintiff, Dustin Stalder, appeals the district court's order granting summary judgment in favor of defendants, Colorado Mesa University (CMU), Lynn Nordine, and Bob Lang, on his claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), 42 U.S.C.§ 12182, and the Colorado...
  17. Abhean

    Outside Article Legislation Would Create Penalties For Misrepresentation Of Service Animal

    Legislation recommending the creation of penalties for misrepresentation of a service animal under the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law and misrepresentation of an assistance animal under the Delaware Fair Housing Act has been introduced into Delaware's General Assembly. Sponsored by state...
  18. Abhean

    Outside Article Fake Service Animal Law Hard To Enforce, Lawyer Says

    HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Texas is tightening its leash on people trying to pass their pets off as service animals. A new law raised the penalty to $1,000 and 30 hours of community service for a disability-related charity. A Harlingen attorney said there were problems with the new law...
  19. Abhean

    Outside Article All Dogs Go To Heaven, But Only Service Dogs Protected By ADA Law

    At home, three-year-old Kernel looks and acts like your typical lab. “He’s beautiful,” owner Zac Fox said. “He’s a gorgeous-looking dog.” But with one cue, you can see this K-9 is special. “If my heart rate goes up or he sees I’m struggling, he’s taught to interrupt certain things. He’s...
  20. Abhean

    Outside Article Iowa Is One Of 33 States That Have This Law Involving Dogs

    When you're a responsible dog owner, there are tons of benefits that can come with adding a 4 legged friend to your family. I'm going to use the word responsible again because responsible dog owners often find themselves getting more exercise, dogs can help reduce your stress levels, they can do...
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