[nagdu] Licensing Your Dog

[Julie J.]

I disagree.  The ADA clearly states that no tax or fee can be charged of 
a service dog.    I also believe that the county government is a public 
entity that is charging a fee to have a dog in it's jurisdiction, the 
land operated by the county.   Service dogs are not pets and are not 
subject to the same laws governing pets in any other instance.  Why 
would they be in this case.

I know of no case law that addresses this issue though.  It would be 
interesting to see how it would be viewed by the DOJ or in court.

I think the issue of license fees is very different from the free eye 
exams or similar charity programs.  Those are not a requirement and are 
not a law that must be complied with.

JMO
Julie



On 3/13/2012 6:55 AM, Marion Gwizdala wrote:
>    Just in case my previous message was missed, the ADA only governs 
> civil rights access to public entities and private entities that 
> provide public accommodations. Licensing requirements are not civil 
> rights, rather, they are civil responsibilities. Waiving fees for 
> service dogs is a privilege not covered by the ADA. If a jurisdiction 
> wishes to not waive or reduce licensing fees, there is no law 
> prohibiting this practice.
>
> Fraternally  yours,
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
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>> Okay, what does your state law say?  what I'm getting is that they 
>> may be trying to use your state law.  Show them the ADA.
>>
>> Margo andArrow
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at gmail.com>
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>>> Well, they are asking for proof of certification of service here. 
>>> YThis is a new venture here as three towns in the county have gone 
>>> together to try to get licenses collected for pets.
>>>
>>> Cindy
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