La. Stat. tit. 46 § 1976

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 46:1976 - 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 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.

La. R.S. § 46:1976

Added by Acts 2024, No. 558,s. 1, eff. 8/1/2024.