Originally Posted by LegalTender

Those are high-minded goals. "Legitimate needs" and "appropriate documentation" now involve paying $25-$49 to same-day online outfits that - to this point - meet relevant codes. Closing ESA mills down could be a legal snake pit.

The problem is the lack of standardized training and certification for ESAs compared with traditional service dogs. Owners of genuine ESAs should have no issue putting their animal through a certified training course, while families looking to bring their pet would be put off.