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  "urn": "urn:us-la:rs:46:1976",
  "title_number": "46",
  "section_number": "1976",
  "citation": "R.S. 46:1976",
  "heading": "Notice requirements for the sale of support animals",
  "text": "A.(1) An individual or business that sells or provides an animal for use as a support animal shall provide a written notice to the buyer or recipient of the animal that states all of the following:\n\n(a) The animal does not have the special training required to qualify as a service dog.\n\n(b) The animal is not entitled to the rights and privileges accorded by law to a service dog.\n\n(2) Misrepresenting an animal as a service dog or animal may subject an individual to a civil penalty pursuant to R.S. 46:1977.\n\nB. An individual or business that sells or provides a certificate or letter for a support animal shall provide a written notice to the buyer or recipient that states the following:\n\n(1) The item does not entitle a support animal to the rights and privileges accorded by law to a service dog.\n\n(2) Misrepresenting an animal as a service dog may subject an individual to a civil penalty pursuant to R.S. 46:1977.\n\nC. The written notice described in Subsections A and B of this Section shall be made in the following manner:\n\n(1) In bold-typed print of no less than twelve-point font.\n\n(2) Provided on any of the following:\n\n(a) The receipt for the support animal.\n\n(b) The product described in Subsection B of this Section.\n\n(c) A separate piece of paper.",
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      "number": "24",
      "name": "SUPPORT AND SERVICE ANIMAL INTEGRITY ACT"
    }
  ],
  "breadcrumb": "Title 46 › Chapter 24",
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  "acts_citations_raw": "Acts 2024, No. 558, §1.",
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