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Ch. 241
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Martin O'Malley, Governor
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(2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor
and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding [$500] $2,500 for each offense.
(b) In addition to any other remedy provided under the Code for a violation
of this subtitle, a person may maintain a civil action for injunctive relief against
another person who denies or interferes with admittance to or enjoyment of a public
place, accommodation, or conveyance described in § 7-704 of this subtitle or otherwise
interferes with the rights of a blind, visually impaired, deaf, or hard of hearing
individual under this subtitle.
7-708.
(A) (1) THE SECRETARY OF DISABILITIES SHALL DEVELOP AND
IMPLEMENT A COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND ANY ORGANIZATION OR AGENCY
THAT REQUIRES A PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE FOLLOWING
INDIVIDUALS SHALL INCLUDE A SEGMENT CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE ACCOMPANIED BY SERVICE
ANIMALS.:
(2) THE SECRETARY SHALL DEVELOP THE PROGRAM REQUIRED
UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION IN CONSULTATION WITH:
(I) SERVICE ANIMAL USERS;
(II) ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING SERVICE ANIMAL
USERS; AND
(III) ORGANIZATIONS THAT TRAIN SERVICE ANIMALS.
(B) THE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL PROVIDE
(1) FIRST RESPONDERS;
(2) EMERGENCY SHELTER OPERATORS; AND
(3) 9-1-1 OPERATORS.
[7-708.] 7-709.
The Governor shall take suitable public notice of each October 15 as White Cane
Safety Day by issuing a proclamation that:
(1) comments on the significance of the white cane;
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