Ark. Code § 20-14-1002

Current with legislation from 2024 Fiscal and Special Sessions.
Section 20-14-1002 - Written notice to buyer or recipient
(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.

Ark. Code § 20-14-1002

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