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HF 3621

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 04/06/2016 01:01pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to public safety; prohibiting misrepresentation of a service animal to gain
benefits; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 609.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [609.6865] MISREPRESENTATION OF SERVICE ANIMAL.
 new text end

new text begin (a) It is a misdemeanor to knowingly misrepresent the use of an animal as a service
animal in any place, accommodation, or conveyance for the purposes of securing the
rights or benefits accorded to persons with disabilities under chapters 256C and 363A or
the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.
 new text end

new text begin (b) For purposes of this section, "service animal" means a service animal as defined
by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2016, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
 new text end