{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"122317","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 122317","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 105. COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL [120100. - 122476.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-105"},{"name":"PART 6. VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY [121575. - 122395.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-105/part-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Sale of Dogs and Cats [122045. - 122319.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-105/part-6/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Emotional Support Animals [122317. - 122319.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-105/part-6/chapter-5/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 168, Sec. 1.   (AB 468)   Effective January 1, 2022.","effective":"2022-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A person or business that sells or provides a dog for use as an emotional support dog shall provide a written notice to the buyer or recipient of the dog that states all of the following:</p><p>(1) The dog does not have the special training required to qualify as a guide, signal, or service dog.</p><p> (2) The dog is not entitled to the rights and privileges accorded by law to a guide, signal, or service dog.</p><p>(3) Knowingly and fraudulently representing oneself to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog is a misdemeanor violation of Section <a href=\"/pen/365.7\">365.7</a> of the Penal Code.</p><p>(b) A person or business that sells or provides a certificate, identification, tag, vest, leash, or harness for an emotional support animal shall provide a written notice to the buyer or recipient that states all of the following:</p><p>(1) The item does not entitle an emotional support animal to the rights and privileges accorded by law to a guide, signal, or service dog.</p><p>(2) Knowingly and fraudulently representing oneself to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog is a misdemeanor violation of Section <a href=\"/pen/365.7\">365.7</a> of the Penal Code.</p><p>(c) The written notices described in subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be made in at least 12-point bold type, and shall be provided on the receipt for the emotional support dog or the product described in subdivision (b), or on a separate piece of paper.</p>","text":"(a) A person or business that sells or provides a dog for use as an emotional support dog shall provide a written notice to the buyer or recipient of the dog that states all of the following: (1) The dog does not have the special training required to qualify as a guide, signal, or service dog. (2) The dog is not entitled to the rights and privileges accorded by law to a guide, signal, or service dog. (3) Knowingly and fraudulently representing oneself to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog is a misdemeanor violation of Section 365.7 of the Penal Code. (b) A person or business that sells or provides a certificate, identification, tag, vest, leash, or harness for an emotional support animal shall provide a written notice to the buyer or recipient that states all of the following: (1) The item does not entitle an emotional support animal to the rights and privileges accorded by law to a guide, signal, or service dog. (2) Knowingly and fraudulently representing oneself to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog is a misdemeanor violation of Section 365.7 of the Penal Code. (c) The written notices described in subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be made in at least 12-point bold type, and shall be provided on the receipt for the emotional support dog or the product described in subdivision (b), or on a separate piece of paper.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/emotional-support-animals-122317","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}