North carolina does not define service animals in their law source.
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New york qualifies a service animal as guide dogs service dogs and hearing dogs source.
North dakota s service animal laws are very broad to include any kinds of trained animals source.
Nor may a restaurant place the team in a separate area or in outside seating unless requested by the handler.
Most service dogs have been taught to go under the table and lie down and to stay out of the way fear of dogs allergies cultural differences or personal discomfort is not grounds for refusing service of a patron and service dog team.
Restaurants do not have to allow pet dogs in outdoor dining areas.
Additionally restaurants must admit service dogs for free.
However this does not change rules for service dogs.
Regardless of whether you allow pet dogs in your outdoor dining area you must allow service dogs including guide and hearing dogs to accompany their owners in all areas of the restaurant open to customers.
They may not impose any deposit fee or surcharge to admit a service dog although a fee may be imposed if the service dog causes damage as long as the restaurant charges non disabled customers for the same type of damage.
A service dog is a dog that has been or is being trained to work or perform tasks for a person with a disability including psychiatric disabilities.