b'Areasoffoodpreparationdonotincludebuffetsorthosecircumstances in which food is generally prepared at patronstables.If a service dog is out of control, businesses have the rightto deny an individual with a disability the right to be accom-panied by the service dog. If a service dog is properly exclud-ed, a business must allow the individual with a disability theright to access the goods and services of a business without theservice dog being present. 28 CFR Part 35).136(c) & 28 W H A T I SCFR Part 36302(3). In addition, though you may not charge PAW LAW?a fee or other surcharge because of the service animal, indi-viduals are responsible for the damages caused by their serviceanimals if it is the regular policy of the business to chargepatrons for damages they cause. 28 CFR Part 35.132(h) & Our law \x1frm handles civil and administrative disputes which 28 CFR Part 36.302(8). involve your pets, your barn animals, your livestock, wildlife, If you would like a copy of the regulations or state laws kennel or barn; animal related businesses; animal rescue.concerning service animals or have other questions, please feel We can assist with the protection of your pet or businessfree to get in touch with me through the National Association after your death using a Pet Trust, Business Agreement, Last of Guide Dog Users. We also offer presentations, workshops, Will and Testament and other contracts of documents to andin-servicetrainings. Youcancontactusbywritingto ensure the safety and care of your animals.info@nagdu.org or calling 813.626.2789.UConcern is rising among service-animal owners aboutthe ease with which people can claim any dog is a serv- Traditional/LGBTDIONNE M.Family Issues, BusinessBLAESING, PAice dog. Under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), it Disputes & Probate.is a federal crime to use a fake service dog. There has 5318 Lemon Street,727.992.9114 New Port Richeybeen pressure on the government to certify service dogs,according to Ken Lyons, executive director of Orlando-based Service Dogs of Florida. But the ADA has nointerest in becoming the service dog police and settingup a huge bureaucracy for the service dogs that aretrained each year, he said. However, organizations suchas Canine Companions for Independence, with anOrlando campus, are petitioning the Department ofJustice for tighter regulations against the selling of fakeservice dog products (vests, badges, leashes, certifi-cates) online. To that, Lyons responds, It wouldnt be agood idea. It would hurt small businesses, and is unen-forceable to overseas buyers. It would also prevent someindependent trainers and owner-trainers from purchasingcustom vests that are better fitting or offer better designsfor their dogs.Florida organizations that raise and/or train service dogs:Canine Companions For Independence, Orlando: CCI.orgCanines 4 Hope,Palm City: Canines4Hope.com; K9s For Warriors, Ponte Vedra: K9sForWarriors.org; PAWS Assistance Dogs, Naples: PawsAssistanceDogs.comService Dogs of Florida, Winter Garden: ServiceDogsFl.orgSoutheastern Guide Dogs, Palmetto: GuideDogs.org; For more information on service animals and disabilityrights in Florida, visitDisabilityRightsFlorida.org/resources/disability_topic_info/service_animals .www.TheNewBarker.com Spring ~ 2015 THE NEW BARKER 51'