Ark. Code § 20-14-1001

Current with legislation from 2024 Fiscal and Special Sessions.

Section 20-14-1001 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Emotional support animal" means an animal that:

(A) Provides emotional, cognitive, or other similar support to an individual with a disability; and

(B) Does not need to be trained or certified;

(2) "Emotional support dog" means a dog that:

(A) Provides emotional, cognitive, or other similar support to an individual with a disability; and

(B) Does not need to be trained or certified;

(3) "Healthcare provider" means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of this state to administer health care in the ordinary course of the practice of his or her profession; and

(4) "Service animal" means an animal as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 36.104, as it existed on January 1, 2023.

Ark. Code § 20-14-1001

Added by Act 2023, No. 268,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.