Sec. 14.25.02.11. Animals

A. Except as otherwise specifically permitted by this regulation, a person may not bring any animal onto or into an Authority facility.

B. As used in this regulation, the term “service animal” means and includes:

(1) A service animal as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and regulations promulgated thereunder;

(2) Pursuant to 28 CFR §35.136(i), a miniature horse used by an individual with a disability if the miniature horse has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of the individual with a disability, is housebroken, and is under the sufficient control of its handler;

(3) A service animal as defined in Human Services Article, §7-701, Annotated Code of Maryland, and regulations promulgated thereunder.

C. Service Animals.

(1) Individuals with disabilities and the parents of a minor child with a disability are permitted to bring a service animal onto or into an Authority facility.

(2) Service animal trainers, as defined in Human Services Article, §7-701, Annotated Code of Maryland, and regulations promulgated thereunder, are permitted to bring an animal being trained or raised as a service animal onto or into an Authority facility, provided, however, that an animal being trained as a service animal and accompanied by a service animal trainer may be excluded from an Authority facility if admitting the animal would create a clear danger of a disturbance or physical harm to any individual at the Authority facility.

(3) No person hosting an event at an Authority facility may require the purchase of a separate ticket or charge any additional amount for the admission of a service animal or an animal being trained or raised as a service animal.

(4) An individual with a disability or a parent of a minor child with a disability who is accompanied by a service animal may be liable for any damages to the Authority facility caused by the service animal to the extent permitted under Human Services Article, §7-705, Annotated Code of Maryland. The service animal trainer organization that certifies the service animal may be liable for any personal injuries or damages to the premises or facilities caused by the service animal to the extent permitted under Human Services Article, §7-705, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(5) Nothing in this regulation shall be construed as requiring the Authority to make any physical modification to an Authority facility in order to admit a person accompanied by a service animal or animal being trained or raised as a service animal.

D. Animals used for governmental security and law enforcement purposes shall be permitted onto and into an Authority facility.

E. Other animals may be brought onto or into an Authority facility if specifically authorized by the Executive Director, the Director of Security Management, or the Director of Facilities Management for such Authority facility.