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Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-14-1002. Written notice to buyer or recipient

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A person or business that sells or provides a dog for use as an emotional support dog shall provide a written notice to the buyer or recipient of the dog that states the following:

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

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

(3) Misrepresenting an animal as a service animal may subject an individual to a civil penalty under § 20-14-310.

(b) A person or business that sells or provides a certificate, identification, tag, vest, leash, or harness for an emotional support animal shall provide a written notice to the buyer or recipient that states the following:

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

(2) Misrepresenting an animal as a service animal may subject an individual to a civil penalty under § 20-14-310.

(c) The written notices described in subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be:

(1) Made in bold and at least 12-point type; and

(2) Provided on:

(A) The receipt for the emotional support dog;

(B) The product described in subsection (b) of this section; or

(C) A separate piece of paper.

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