How should I let the public know my business welcomes service animals, but otherwise do not allow pets on the premises? To help business owners and managers in complying with applicable laws addressing service animals in public places, the Legislature authorized the Secretary of State and Governor’s Commission on Disability to produce a free decal that can READ MORE
Category: Dog Laws
Governor Sununu Proclaims October 2021 as White Cane & Dog Guide Users Awareness Month – Credits: Article taken from The Future in Sight, by Sarah Rondeau | Oct 7, 2021 |
Concord, NH (September 20, 2021) Christopher T. Sununu, Governor of the State of New Hampshire, proclaimed October 2021 as White Cane & Dog Guide Users Awareness Month and calls this to the attention of all citizens. The white cane and dog guide, in addition to being practical mobility tools, serves as a symbol of dignity, freedom, READ MORE
Plan to limit animals on flights welcomed by NH service dog community
“Amen.” That’s how Carol Holmes of Derry greeted news of a proposed federal rule that would restrict animals that can fly on commercial airplanes to authentic service dogs. “It’s about time,” said Holmes, president of Guide Dog Users of New Hampshire. She and other disabilities advocates said the increasing presence of pets in public places, READ MORE
(Audio file) Apple Podcast: DOT Final Rule: Air Travel with Service Animals
On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark speaks with ACB experts regarding the Final Rule on Air Travel with Service Animals from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The DOT Final Rule goes into effect on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, and our panelists for this conversation included: Sarah Calhoun, Guide Dog Users Inc. (GDUI) READ MORE
New regulations as of Dec 2, 2020 about service dogs on airlines
We are reaching out to let you know that the Department of Transportation has issued final regulations on traveling by air with service animals. Before we go into any detail about what the regulations mean for guide dog handlers, we want to assure you that you should not expect any changes right away. These regulations READ MORE
NH House Bill 249 – Dogs in Restaurants
In January, a bill was submitted that would allow dogs (I am assuming pets) in restaurants here in New Hampshire. The entire text of the bill appears below: 1. Dogs in Restaurants. RSA 466:44, II is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: II. A restaurant owner may allow dogs inside his or her place READ MORE