Tennessee § 39-16-304 - Misrepresentation of service animal or support animal.
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§ 39-16-304. Misrepresentation of service animal or support animal.
As used in this section, “service animal” and “support animal” have the same meanings as the terms are defined in § 66-7-111(a). A person commits the offense of misrepresentation of a service animal or support animal who knowingly: Fraudulently represents, as a part of a request to maintain a service animal or support animal in residential rental property under § 66-7-111 or § 66-28-406, that the person has a disability or disability-related need for the use of a service animal or support animal; or Provides documentation to a landlord under § 66-7-111(c) or § 66-28-406(c) that falsely states an animal is a service animal or support animal. Misrepresentation of a service animal or support animal is a Class B misdemeanor. Acts 2019, ch. 236, § 1. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2019, ch. 236, § 6 provided that the act shall apply to any rental agreement entered into, amended, or renewed on or after July 1, 2019, and any request for an exception to a landlord's policy that prohibits or limits animals on the property made on or after July 1, 2019. Effective Dates. Acts 2019, ch. 236, § 6. July 1, 2019. Cross-References. Penalty for Class B misdemeanor, § 40-35-111 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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