The law in California focuses on the rights of individuals with disabilities to have a service dog with them in public places.
Here's what you need to know:
* California law protects the rights of individuals with disabilities to have a service dog accompany them in public places, regardless of the number of dogs.
* Businesses are prohibited from asking about the nature of the disability, or the specific tasks the dog performs.
* The only questions they can ask are:
* Is this a service dog?
* Is this dog required because of a disability?
* A service dog must be trained to perform tasks for an individual with a disability, such as:
* Guiding a person who is blind or visually impaired
* Alerting a person who is deaf or hard of hearing to sounds
* Providing physical support and assistance to a person with a physical disability
* Retrieving dropped items
* Preventing seizures
* Providing emotional support (in limited situations)
It's important to note that emotional support animals are not considered service dogs under California law, and they are not allowed in public places unless they meet the definition of a service dog.