Service animals trained and certified by law to do work for persons with disabilities can wear a leash, a harness, and a “do not touch” sign.

Non-certified animals and emotional support animals do not have the same rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA.

Starting August 1, putting this vest on animals not certified to wear it will cost up to $1,000 in penalties.

The House Bill 1259 was signed by Republican Governor Doug Burgum on April 17 and put into effect on August 1. It was sponsored by Jamestown Republican Rep. Bernie Satrom to address the increasing cases of service animal fraud.

Article source: Valleynewslive.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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