Vermont State Laws

Vermont Statute or Law:

Vermont Statutes, 1974 (last amended in 1991), Sections 4502, 1057

Vermont law guarantees a blind person the legal right to be accompanied by a dog guide in all places of public accommodation. The dog must be in harness. No extra charge can be levied because of the dog's presence.

Public accommodations include any establishment which offers services, goods, or facilities to the public. The term public accommodation covers stores, restaurants, hotels, and common carriers. (•4502)

The driver of a vehicle will yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian with a dog guide. (•1057)

Violation: Vermont law prohibits interference in the exercise of the above enumerated rights by any owner, operator, employee, or agent of a public accommodation. (•4502)

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