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Washington Statutes, White Cane Law, Chapter 70.84, Sections 70.84.010 through 70.84.900, last amended in 1985

Washington statutory law guarantees a blind person the legal right to be accompanied by a specially trained dog guide in harness in all places of public accommodation and on all public transportation. No extra charge can be levied because of the dog's presence. State policy also ensures equal employment opportunity in state service, in the service of its political subdivisions and public schools, and in employment supported in whole or part by public funds, except when the visual disability prevents performance of the work involved.

Public accommodations include hotels, restaurants, stores, public buildings, places of resort, amusement, and assemblage, and any other place to which the general public is invited. (•70.84.010, •70.84.030)

Public transportation includes trains, buses, airplanes, boats, taxis, and any other common carriers or modes of conveyance offered for public use. (•70.84.010, •70.84.030)

Violation: Any person, firm, corporation or any agent thereof who interferes with the above enumerated rights is guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable under Washington law accordingly. (•70.84.070)

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

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