Delaware State Laws

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Delaware Statute or Law:
Delaware Statutes, Title 16, Chapter 95, Sections 9501 through 9506; Title 31 (amended 1984), Section 2117

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Delaware Statutes guarantee a blind person the legal right to be accompanied by a specially trained dog guide in all places and conveyances open to the general public. The only limitation is that a dog can be excluded where a "Clear Danger" or harm to others can be established. Also guaranteed to a dog guide user is the legal right to equal accommodation in all housing. No extra charge can be levied because of the dog's presence, but the dog guide user is liable for any damage the dog may cause to the premises. No modification of the premises is required, nor a higher standard of care necessary, other than that provided to other patrons and tenants.

Public places or accommodations include hotels, restaurants, stores, places of resort or amusement, and all other places to which the general public is invited. (Title 16, •9502)

Public conveyances include trains, buses, taxis, and all modes of transportation offered for public use. (Title 16, •9502)

Housing covers all accommodations for rent or lease, except single family private dwellings. (Title 16, •9505)

Violation: Any person, firm, corporation or agent thereof who interferes with the above legally established rights is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine not to exceed $100 for each offense, or up to three months in jail, or both. (Title 16, •9506; Title 31, •2117)

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

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