RS 46:1976

§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 of 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. Acts 2024, No. 558, §1.