Alabama § 21-7-5 - Notice Regarding Use of Service Animal.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 21-7-5 — Notice Regarding Use of Service Animal., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-7-5. Notice Regarding Use of Service Animal.
A conspicuous sign may be posted in a location accessible to public view in a place of public accommodation that contains the following, or substantially similar, language:
“NOTICE: Service animals welcome. It is illegal for a person to misrepresent an animal in that person’s possession as a service animal.”
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 21-7-5
What does Code of Alabama § 21-7-5 cover?
Section 21-7-5 ("Notice Regarding Use of Service Animal.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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