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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
The problem with any state or local law restricting access to dogs is that they do not apply to "service" dogs. Service dogs are regulated by the Federal ADA (Americans with disabilities) Act. If a dog owner says that their dog is a service dog, you have very limited options on restricting access to the dog. And, the dog owner doesn't need to provide any documentation or written proof that the dog is any different from any other dog. No vest or certification of any type is required. Google it.
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The concern should be less over whether the animal is a bona fide service animal and more over whether the animal is under control. A service animal that is misbehaving and not under control can be removed. An animal that might not be a service animal but is at the owner’s side and out of the way is not a problem.
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Why do people insist on making claims without looking them up first, do they really think no one will check? Proof by emphatic assertion rarely works.
Confirmation bias is real; I can find any number of articles that say so.
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