{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"122319.5","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 122319.5","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":"

For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Emotional support animal” means an animal that provides emotional, cognitive, or other similar support to an individual with a disability, and that does not need to be trained or certified.

(b) “Emotional support dog” means a dog that provides emotional, cognitive, or other similar support to an individual with a disability, and that does not need to be trained or certified.

(c) “Guide, signal, or service dog” has the meaning set forth in subdivisions (d), (e), and (f) of Section 365.5 of the Penal Code, and paragraph (6) of subdivision (b) of Section 54.1 of the Civil Code.

","text":"For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Emotional support animal” means an animal that provides emotional, cognitive, or other similar support to an individual with a disability, and that does not need to be trained or certified. (b) “Emotional support dog” means a dog that provides emotional, cognitive, or other similar support to an individual with a disability, and that does not need to be trained or certified. (c) “Guide, signal, or service dog” has the meaning set forth in subdivisions (d), (e), and (f) of Section 365.5 of the Penal Code, and paragraph (6) of subdivision (b) of Section 54.1 of the Civil Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/emotional-support-animals-122319-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}