Ind. Code ch. 16-32-3.5

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Ind. Code § 16-32-3.5-1 Individual with a disability

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "individual with a disability" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-32-2-1(a). As added by P.L.230-2023, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 16-32-3.5-2 Public accommodation

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "public accommodation" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-32-3-2(a). As added by P.L.230-2023, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 16-32-3.5-3 Service animal

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "service animal" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-32-3-1.5. As added by P.L.230-2023, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 16-32-3.5-4 Service animal modification

Sec. 4. A public accommodation shall modify policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of a service animal by an individual with a disability. As added by P.L.230-2023, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 16-32-3.5-5 Removal of service animal from a premises

Sec. 5. (a) A public accommodation may ask an individual with a disability to remove a service animal from the premises if: (1) the animal is out of control and the animal's handler does not take effective action to control it; or (2) the animal is not housebroken. (b) A public accommodation may charge the handler for damage caused by the service animal if a public accommodation normally charges an individual for damage the individual causes. As added by P.L.230-2023, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 16-32-3.5-6 Opportunity to obtain goods, services, and accommodations

Sec. 6. If a public accommodation properly excludes a service animal under section 5 of this chapter, it shall give the person with a disability the opportunity to obtain goods, services, and accommodations without having the service animal on the premises. As added by P.L.230-2023, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 16-32-3.5-7 Service animal conduct

Sec. 7. (a) A service animal shall be under the control of its handler at all times while on the premises of a public accommodation. (b) A service animal shall have a harness, leash, or other tether, unless the: (1) handler is unable because of a disability to use a harness, leash, or other tether; or (2) use of a harness, leash, or other tether would interfere with the service animal's safe, effective performance of work or tasks; in which case the service animal must be under the handler's control by other effective means, such as the use of voice control or signals. As added by P.L.230-2023, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 16-32-3.5-8 Care or supervision of service animal

Sec. 8. A public accommodation is not responsible for the care or supervision of a service animal. As added by P.L.230-2023, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 16-32-3.5-9 Proof of disability

Sec. 9. (a) A public accommodation shall not ask about the nature or extent of an individual's disability, but may make the following two (2) inquiries to determine whether an animal qualifies as a service animal: (1) Whether the animal is required because of a disability. (2) What work or task the animal has been trained to perform. (b) A public accommodation shall not require documentation, such as proof that the animal has been: (1) certified; (2) trained; or (3) licensed; as a service animal. (c) A public accommodation may not make inquiries about a service animal's qualifications when it is readily apparent that the animal is trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. As added by P.L.230-2023, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 16-32-3.5-10 Public accommodation and service animals

Sec. 10. An individual with a disability is permitted to be accompanied by a service animal in all areas of a place of public accommodation where: (1) members of the public; (2) program participants; (3) clients; (4) customers; (5) patrons; or (6) invitees; are allowed to go. As added by P.L.230-2023, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 16-32-3.5-11 Prohibition on service animal fees or other requirements

Sec. 11. A public accommodation shall not ask or require an individual with a disability accompanied by a service animal to: (1) pay a fee for access to the public accommodation as described in IC 16-32-3-2; or (2) comply with other requirements not applicable to a person without a service animal. As added by P.L.230-2023, SEC.7.

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