As used in this subchapter:(1) 'Emotional support animal' means an animal that:(A) Provides emotional, cognitive, or other similar support to an individual with a disability; and(B) Does not need to be trained or certified;(2) 'Emotional support dog' means a dog that:(A) Provides emotional, cognitive, or other similar support to an individual with a disability; and(B) Does not need to be trained or certified;(3) 'Healthcare provider' means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of this state to administer health care in the ordinary course of the practice of his or her profession; and(4) 'Service animal' means an animal as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 36.104, as it existed on January 1, 2023.Added by Act 2023, No. 268,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. As used in this subchapter:(1) 'Emotional support animal' means an animal that:(A) Provides emotional, cognitive, or other similar support to an individual with a disability; and(B) Does not need to be trained or certified;(2) 'Emotional support dog' means a dog that:(A) Provides emotional, cognitive, or other similar support to an individual with a disability; and(B) Does not need to be trained or certified;(3) 'Healthcare provider' means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of this state to administer health care in the ordinary course of the practice of his or her profession; and(4) 'Service animal' means an animal as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 36.104, as it existed on January 1, 2023.Added by Act 2023, No. 268,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
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