NY State — NY Penal Law

§ 242.00 — Definitions

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For purposes of this article: 1. "Service animal" shall mean any animal that has been partnered with a person who has a disability and has been trained or is being trained, by a qualified person, to aid or guide a person with a disability.

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§ 242.00 Definitions

PL § 242.00

§ 242.00 Definitions.

For purposes of this article:

1."Service animal" shall mean any animal that has been partnered with a person who has a disability and has been trained or is being trained, by a qualified person, to aid or guide a person with a disability.

2."Disability" shall have the same meaning as provided in section two hundred ninety-two of the executive law.

3."Handler" shall mean a disabled person using a service animal.

4."Formal training program" or "certified trainer" shall mean an institution, group or individual who has documentation and community recognition as a provider of service animals.

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