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2007 Laws of Maryland
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Ch. 241
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deaf, hard of hearing, or mobility impaired individual has the right to be accompanied
by a service [dog] ANIMAL.
(2) [A dog] AN ANIMAL being trained as a service [dog] ANIMAL and
accompanied by a service [dog] ANIMAL trainer may be excluded from a place
described in paragraph (1) of this subsection if admitting the [dog] ANIMAL would
create a clear danger of a disturbance or physical harm to an individual in the place.
[(e)] (D) (1) A blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, or mobility
impaired individual who is accompanied by a service [dog] ANIMAL specially trained
for that purpose in a place, accommodation, or conveyance listed in § 7-704(b) of this
subtitle may not be required to pay extra compensation for the service [dog] ANIMAL,
but the individual may be liable for any damages to the premises or facilities caused
by the service [dog] ANIMAL.
(2) A service [dog] ANIMAL trainer who is accompanied by [a dog] AN
ANIMAL that is being trained as a service [dog] ANIMAL may not be required to pay
extra compensation for the [dog] ANIMAL, but the service [dog] ANIMAL trainer
organization that certifies the service [dog] ANIMAL may be liable for any personal
injuries or damages to the premises or facilities caused by the service [dog] ANIMAL.
[(f)] (E) (1) (i) A person may not deny or interfere with the
admittance of a service [dog] ANIMAL that accompanies a blind, visually impaired,
deaf, hard of hearing, or mobility impaired individual in violation of this section.
(ii) A person who violates subparagraph (i) of this paragraph is
guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding [$500]
$2,500 for each offense.
(2) (i) A person may not deny or interfere with the admittance of [a
dog] AN ANIMAL being trained as a service [dog] ANIMAL that accompanies a service
[dog] ANIMAL trainer.
(ii) Subject to subsection [(d)(2)] (C)(2) of this section, a person
who violates subparagraph (i) of this paragraph is subject to a fine not exceeding [$25]
$500 for each offense.
7-707.
(a) (1) A person may not deny or interfere with admittance to or
enjoyment of a public place, accommodation, or conveyance described in § 7-704 of this
subtitle or otherwise interfere with the rights of a blind, visually impaired, deaf, or
hard of hearing individual under this subtitle.
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