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How Do I Get Information Related To ADA Service Dogs?

Category: Animal Services

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people with disabilities from discrimination

For more information on Service Dogs

Phone: 800-514-0301

DBPR 850-487-1395

For more information visit: www.ada.gov/

According to the American with Disabilities Act, businesses can ask if the animal is a service dog and how they assist their handlers. A business can’t ask for any kind of documents or proof and they cannot refuse service. For more details see the 2017 Florida Statute 509.233 regarding public food service establishment requirements; local exemption for dogs in designated outdoor portions and more. 

www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0500-0599/0509/Sections/0509.233.html

Updated 9/25/2026 11:41 AM
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