Arkansas State Laws

Arkansas Statute or Law:

Arkansas Act 484 of 1973, Chapter 29, Sections 82-2901 through 82-2907

Arkansas statutory law guarantees a blind person the legal right to equal opportunity in the areas of housing, employment, and the use of public accommodations and public carriers. It further guarantees the right of a blind person to be accompanied by a specially trained dog guide in the enjoyment of these rights and privileges. The dog guide user cannot be charged an extra fee because of the dog's presence, but the dog guide user is liable for any damage the dog might cause to the premises.

The right to employment, which the statute ensures, covers jobs in state government or political subdivisions of Arkansas, including schools and fields of academic activity receiving state funding. The only employment circumstances not covered are those where a physical disability makes it impossible to meet the job requirements. (•82-2901)

The right to "equal accommodations" extends to all housing, except for private single family dwellings, a portion of which are made available for rent. The landlord is not required to modify the accommodations or to assume a higher standard of care. (•82-2903, •82-2904)

Public accommodations, for the purpose of this Act, include hotels, places of resort and recreation, public buildings, restaurants, and all other places to which the public is invited. (•82-2901, •82-2902, •82-2903, •82-2904)

Common carriers and conveyances include all modes of transportation open to public use, whether by air, land, or water. (•82-2901, •82-2903, •82-2904)

Violation: Any person, firm, corporation or agent thereof who violates the above rights is guilty of a misdemeanor. (•82-2906)

Arkansas State Law Resources Link:
Official Website Of The Arkansas Legislature
Arkansas State Dog Laws, resources and advocacy of dog right
Arkansas State laws, policies and regulations for animals, animal owners and animal enterprises Protection and Public awareness
Join Arkansas State email group for your dog law and Legislation
Arkansas State Dog protection legislation
Arkansas State Ordinances For Unaltered Animal requirements, Spaying and Neutering of Dogs and Cats