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What is one of the two questions an officer is allowed to ask regarding service animals?
What is one of the two questions an officer is allowed to ask regarding service animals?
- Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? (correct)
- Has the owner ever had a disability?
- What breed is the service animal?
- Can the animal provide emotional support?
What must an individual indicate for the animal to be considered a service animal?
What must an individual indicate for the animal to be considered a service animal?
- That the animal has been trained to perform at least one task. (correct)
- That the animal is a companion and provides joy.
- That the dog has an emotional connection with them.
- That the dog is a trained therapy animal.
Which of the following questions are officers NOT allowed to ask about service animals?
Which of the following questions are officers NOT allowed to ask about service animals?
- What specific task has the dog been trained to perform?
- Can the animal demonstrate its training tasks? (correct)
- What is the nature of the person's disability? (correct)
- Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?
If an individual states their animal is a service animal, what should the officer do next?
If an individual states their animal is a service animal, what should the officer do next?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an animal to be classified as a service animal?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an animal to be classified as a service animal?
Study Notes
Service Animal Inquiry Guidelines
- Officers may ask only two specific questions to verify if an animal is a service animal.
- The first question: "Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?"
- The second question: "What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?"
Defining Service Animals
- If the individual confirms the dog's necessity due to a disability and that it performs at least one trained task, it qualifies as a service animal.
- No additional inquiries are permitted once these criteria are met.
Restrictions on Inquiry
- Officers are prohibited from asking about the nature of the person's disability.
- Medical documentation regarding the disability cannot be required.
- Training documentation for the animal is not necessary.
- Owners are not obliged to demonstrate the specific task the service animal is trained to perform.
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Description
This quiz covers the legal definitions and responsibilities related to service animals under the ADA. It focuses on the criteria that determine whether a dog qualifies as a service animal based on the questions that can be asked by officers. Test your knowledge on the important aspects of service animals and disability rights.
