§ 46:1972 — Purposes and intent

§1972. Purposes and intent
The purpose and intent of this Chapter is to restore integrity into the process of
determining whether an individual has a disability which requires the use of a support animal
and to impose penalties on those who determine that an individual requires the use of a
support animal without having a reliable basis to do so and those who claim the need for a
support animal on account of a disability or handicap without having a reliable basis for that
need. It is the further purpose and intent of this Chapter to place limitations on individuals
and businesses selling support animals and items attendant to support animals. It is also the
purpose and intent of this Chapter to penalize those who misrepresent an animal as a service
dog and to provide immunity to owners and lessors of residential dwellings from and against
liability for injuries and damages caused by support animals and service dogs.

Legislative History

Acts 2024, No. 558, §1.