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Indiana Code, Sections 16-7-5-2 through 16-7-5-7, Section 16-7-5.5-4, amended 1988

Indiana law guarantees a blind person the legal right to be accompanied by a specially trained dog guide in all public accommodations, which under previous statutes included all common carriers. 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 do to the premises.

Equal housing accommodations are guaranteed by Indiana law to dog guide users. (•16-7-5.5-4)

Public accommodations include hotels, restaurants, stores, places of amusement and resort, and all other places or establishments that cater or offer their services, facilities, or goods to the general public. (•16-7-5-2)

A dog guide trainer, while engaged in the training process of a dog guide, is entitled to access to any public accommodation granted by this section, 1988. (•16-7-5-2(d))

Violation: Any person, firm, or corporation or agent thereof who interferes with the above enumerated rights commits a Class C infraction and can be fined up to $100, or imprisoned up to three months, or both. (•16-7-5-3)

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

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