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urn: urn:us-la:rs:46:1976
citation: "R.S. 46:1976"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 46 › Chapter 24"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2024, number: 558, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
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# Notice requirements for the sale of support animals

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:

(a) The animal does not have the special training required to qualify as a service dog.

(b) The animal is not entitled to the rights and privileges accorded by law to a service dog.

(2) Misrepresenting an animal as a service dog or animal may subject an individual to a civil penalty pursuant to R.S. 46:1977.

B. 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:

(1) The item does not entitle a support animal to the rights and privileges accorded by law to a service dog.

(2) Misrepresenting an animal as a service dog may subject an individual to a civil penalty pursuant to R.S. 46:1977.

C. The written notice described in Subsections A and B of this Section shall be made in the following manner:

(1) In bold-typed print of no less than twelve-point font.

(2) Provided on any of the following:

(a) The receipt for the support animal.

(b) The product described in Subsection B of this Section.

(c) A separate piece of paper.