Bill > HB3930

This bill clarifies the definition of a "service animal" as a dog specifically trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability, distinguishing it from an "emotional support animal" which is selected to reside with an individual with a disability but does not perform tasks or accompany them at all times. The bill mandates that sellers or providers of emotional support animals, as well as those who verify a disability-related need for such animals or provide certificates, vests, or identification tags for them, must provide written notice to the buyer or recipient. This notice must clearly state that the animal is not a trained service animal, that the user is not entitled to the same legal rights and privileges as a service animal, and that misrepresenting an animal as a service animal is a violation of Oklahoma law. These notices must be in at least twelve-point bold type and provided on a receipt or a separate attached paper. Violators of these notice requirements will face fines ranging from $100 to $250 for a first offense, and $500 for subsequent offenses, while also clarifying that existing civil remedies are still available.

Health and Social Services

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3930&Session=2600