Florida considering law for service dogs
Mar 17, 2015, 3:25 pm
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Florida considering law for service dogs
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/ne...2014_partners2
Does this mean that TSA will be legally allowed to challenge everyone that has a service dog, at least starting out in FL airports?
Does this mean that TSA will be legally allowed to challenge everyone that has a service dog, at least starting out in FL airports?
Mar 17, 2015, 7:31 pm
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there are now two classifications of animals: service animals and support animals, both of which airlines are required to allow on board free of charge and are permitted where "pets" are not.
service animals do just that--provide a service, such as seeing-eye, hearing, seizure etc.
support, or emotional support animals provide the "service" of being there. they are not required to be specially trained or be able to perform and physical tasks.
99.9% of the little mutts you see walking around with "SERVICE ANIMAL" vests on are ......... you can buy those vests online for a few bucks. true service animals are not required by law to wear vests. some may be real support animals, but these days, every moron that wants a dog to travel for free can have their doctor write a prescription for a support animal and voila!
service animals do just that--provide a service, such as seeing-eye, hearing, seizure etc.
support, or emotional support animals provide the "service" of being there. they are not required to be specially trained or be able to perform and physical tasks.
99.9% of the little mutts you see walking around with "SERVICE ANIMAL" vests on are ......... you can buy those vests online for a few bucks. true service animals are not required by law to wear vests. some may be real support animals, but these days, every moron that wants a dog to travel for free can have their doctor write a prescription for a support animal and voila!
Mar 17, 2015, 8:20 pm
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The TSA isn't a law enforcement agency so they have no standing to challenge anyone about the issue. You'll find in all cases if the TSA discovers something illegal, they call the airport police over to perform actual law enforcement.
Mar 18, 2015, 11:34 am
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No it doesn't, judgemental people make it more difficult. If you become more openly judgemental of service animal owners because you've heard about people bending the rules, that's purely on you. Of course it's going to make you more sceptical in your mind, but there's nothing forcing you to act upon it.
Mar 18, 2015, 1:09 pm
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there are now two classifications of animals: service animals and support animals, both of which airlines are required to allow on board free of charge and are permitted where "pets" are not.
service animals do just that--provide a service, such as seeing-eye, hearing, seizure etc.
support, or emotional support animals provide the "service" of being there. they are not required to be specially trained or be able to perform and physical tasks.
99.9% of the little mutts you see walking around with "SERVICE ANIMAL" vests on are ......... you can buy those vests online for a few bucks. true service animals are not required by law to wear vests. some may be real support animals, but these days, every moron that wants a dog to travel for free can have their doctor write a prescription for a support animal and voila!
service animals do just that--provide a service, such as seeing-eye, hearing, seizure etc.
support, or emotional support animals provide the "service" of being there. they are not required to be specially trained or be able to perform and physical tasks.
99.9% of the little mutts you see walking around with "SERVICE ANIMAL" vests on are ......... you can buy those vests online for a few bucks. true service animals are not required by law to wear vests. some may be real support animals, but these days, every moron that wants a dog to travel for free can have their doctor write a prescription for a support animal and voila!
Mar 24, 2015, 12:20 am
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How would FL enforce this? Would they expect the airline to do this, at check-in? Would they post LEOs at the airport? Might there be a better use of LEOs than this?
Mar 24, 2015, 12:05 pm
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This is excellent.. Don't care if one cop is stationed at airport validating post checkin as it belittles owners who really have need for a service dog with entitled retiree wanting to fly with Fluffy.
Mar 25, 2015, 11:04 am
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Can you provide a citation of the definition of what a "support" animal is, as well as of the requirement that airlines must allow "support" animals on board? Thanks.
Mar 25, 2015, 7:43 pm
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No it doesn't, judgemental people make it more difficult. If you become more openly judgemental of service animal owners because you've heard about people bending the rules, that's purely on you. Of course it's going to make you more sceptical in your mind, but there's nothing forcing you to act upon it.
