Alabama § 21-7-7 - Rights of Blind Persons Not Using Cane or Service Animal.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 21-7-7 — Rights of Blind Persons Not Using Cane or Service Animal., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-7-7. Rights of Blind Persons Not Using Cane or Service Animal.
A totally or partially blind pedestrian not carrying a cane as described in Section 21-7-6 or any totally or partially blind individual not using a service animal in a public accommodation shall have all of the rights and privileges conferred by law upon other individuals, and the failure of a totally or partially blind pedestrian to carry a cane or of a totally or partially blind individual to use a service animal in a public accommodation may not be held to constitute nor be evidence of contributory negligence.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 21-7-7
What does Code of Alabama § 21-7-7 cover?
Section 21-7-7 ("Rights of Blind Persons Not Using Cane or 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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