1. (a) A service animal shall be under the control of its handler at all times while on the premises of a public accommodation.

2. (b) A service animal shall have a harness, leash, or other tether, unless the:

   1. (1) handler is unable because of a disability to use a harness, leash, or other tether; or

   2. (2) use of a harness, leash, or other tether would interfere with the service animal's safe, effective performance of work or tasks;

      in which case the service animal must be under the handler's control by other effective means, such as the use of voice control or signals.

As added by P.L.230-2023, SEC.7.