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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Any person with a disability who is the owner or keeper of a dog that has been trained as a service animal, is in training to become a service animal for such person, is in training to become a service animal or is enrolled in a program described in section 17a-22ee shall receive a license and tag for such dog from the town clerk of the town where such dog is owned or kept. Such license and tag shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of section 22-340, and no fee shall be required of the owner or keeper of any such dog. When any such dog has not been previously licensed by the town clerk to whom application is being made, and it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal, such town clerk may inquire of such owner or keeper whether the dog is a service animal required because of a disability and what work or task the dog has been trained to perform. Any person who has a dog placed with such person temporarily, including for breeding purposes, by a nonprofit organization established for the purpose of training or educating the dog as a service animal shall receive a license and tag for such dog from the town clerk of the town where such dog is kept. Such license and tag shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of section 22-340, and no fee shall be required for such license and tag, provided such person presents confirmation that such dog was placed with such person by such organization. As used in this section, (1) “disability” means any one or more of the following, as defined in section 46a-51: (A) An intellectual disability, (B) physically disabled, (C) a mental disability, or (D) a learning disability; and (2) “service animal” has the same meaning as provided in 28 CFR 35.104, as amended from time to time, and includes a service animal in training.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Connecticut General Statutes Title 22. Agriculture. Domestic Animals § 22-345. License and tag for service animals for persons with a disability - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ct/title-22-agriculture-domestic-animals/ct-gen-st-sect-22-345/
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