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Old 07-28-2023, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by BrianL99 View Post
"Emotional Support Dogs", "comfort animals" and teddybears, are NOT Service Animals. There's a legal distinction under the Americans with Disability Act and most state laws.
Technically, there is a legal distinction under Federal law. But, the law is so weak on enforcement that it is virtually unenforceable. All you need to do is to train your dog to perform a task for you and the dog is a legal service animal. States cannot enact any law that changes that.