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The document outlines the legal distinctions and protections for psychiatric service animals and emotional support animals under various laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California state laws. It explains the definitions, rights to housing, public accommodations, and air travel for these animals, emphasizing that psychiatric service animals are trained to perform specific tasks while emotional support animals provide comfort without such training. The publication also details the process for requesting reasonable accommodations in housing and public spaces, as well as the legal recourse available for individuals facing discrimination.

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Begin by reviewing the introduction section, which outlines the differences between psychiatric service animals and emotional support animals. This will help you understand your rights.
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In the housing rights section, indicate if you are requesting a reasonable accommodation for your service or emotional support animal. Provide any necessary documentation as prompted.
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What are the laws for emotional support animals in California?

While these dogs provide their owner with emotional support, they are not on the same level as service dogs. Thus, these pets usually arent allowed to accompany owners into a store or other public place in California. However, that doesnt mean you or a loved one wont encounter one of these animals at these places.

Do California landlords have to accept emotional support animals?

Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act requires landlords to allow a person with a disability to live with their emotional support animal in a rented apartment or home, regardless of their pet policies.

Are emotional support animals allowed in stores in California?

ESA Public Access Rights Under the Fair Housing Act, ESAs are allowed in housing, even with no-pet policies, but they dont have the same public access rights under the ADA. They are generally not permitted in restaurants, workplaces, or schools unless businesses or institutions make individual accommodations.

Are emotional support animals allowed in restaurants in California?

Animals (unless they are service animals (not just emotional support animals) cannot be in places that serve food. This is a violation of health codes. California Food Code generally prohibits animals in food facilities with the exception of service animals and law enforcement animals.

Does California allow emotional support animals in public places?

California law requires most public places to admit service dogs, including psychiatric service dogs, but not emotional support animals. Some locations do need to allow ESAs.

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The laws in California allow a person with a disability to bring a trained service dog or psychiatric service dog to all public places but not emotional support animals. A public place includes libraries, hotels, shops, restaurants, theatres, and hospitals.

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