Register Dog As Service Animal Nyc
1 proof of current rabies vaccination.
Register dog as service animal nyc. The department of health and mental hygiene dohmh does not issue service dog tags. If the animal is a dog a housing provider may require the resident to submit information confirming it has been vaccinated as required by new york state law. Emotional support animals do not have an automatic legal right to be accommodated in the workplace in new york. It shall be a violation for the owner or custodian of any dog to fail to exercise due diligence in handling his or her dog if the handling results in harm to another dog that is a guide hearing or service dog. Tenant of record can register a dog cat assistance animal or service animal.
Only trained dogs would be considered service animals according to these new rules. Service animals may include dogs of any breed or size as well as other animals including but not limited to birds primates and ponies. Animal interfering with harming service animal. A service dog is defined as any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with disabilities all government buildings businesses and nonprofit groups are required to allow service animals to accompany people with disabilities wherever the public is normally allowed to go. New york state agriculture and markets article 7 section 108 defines the following.
Mckinney s agriculture and markets law. A primary difference between service dogs and esas is that service dogs perform trained tasks to help with a disability whereas esas do not require training and provide emotional support just through their presence. Under the final rule which takes effect in 30 days a service animal is a dog trained to help a person with a. As discussed above housing providers can also require confirmation from a treatment provider that the person has a. 371 east jericho turnpike smithtown ny 11787.
H the following supporting documentation. And 2 proof animal is spayed attac or neutered. Businesses open to the public including restaurants may not demand any proof of disability or service animal certification. Harassment of interference with service dogs. Guide dog foundation for the blind inc.
The ems provider may ask the following types of questions when presented with a. Identifying a service dog animal. Ou are registering an assistance animal or service animal please complete sections b c d and e if y n the completed form and. To provide about their emotional support animal.