South Dakota State Laws

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South Dakota Statutes, SDCL 20-13-23.1 through 20-13-23.4, last amended in 1986

South Dakota law guarantees a blind person the legal right to be accompanied by a dog guide in all public accommodations. A dog guide user also has a legal right to rent or lease an apartment or other residential housing without discrimination. No extra charge can be levied because of the dog guide's presence, but the dog guide user is liable for any damage the dog might cause to the premises.

Public accommodations include hotels, restaurants, stores, and all other places to which the general public is invited. (•20-13-23.1, •20-13-23.2)

All modes of transportation are generally included within the definition of public accommodations. (•20-13-23.1, •20-13-23.2)

Violation: Anyone who interferes with the above enumerated rights violates South Dakota law.

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

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