§ 46:1976 — Notice requirements for the sale of support animals

Louisiana § 46:1976

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 46: Public Welfare and Assistance

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§1976. 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.

Legislative History

Acts 2024, No. 558, §1.