Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 183 § 183.14
Discrimination against blind, deaf or physically disabled persons prohibited
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(a) It is an unfair discriminatory practice for an owner, operator or manager of a hotel, restaurant, public conveyance or other public place to prohibit a blind, deaf or physically disabled person from taking a service dog into the public place or conveyance if the service dog can be properly identified as being from a recognized school for seeing eye, hearing ear or service dogs, and if the dog is properly harnessed or leashed so that the blind, deaf or physically disabled person may maintain control of the dog. (b) No person shall require a blind, deaf or physically disabled person to make an extra payment or pay an additional charge when taking a service dog into any of the public places referred to in paragraph (a).
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.14 establishes that owners, operators, and managers of hotels, restaurants, public conveyances, and other public places may not bar a blind, deaf, or physically disabled person from bringing a service dog onto the premises, provided the dog is identifiable as coming from a recognized training school and is properly harnessed or leashed. The rule also prohibits any extra charge or additional payment being imposed on a person with a disability solely because they are accompanied by a qualifying service dog. Together, these two provisions protect the right of disabled individuals to access public spaces with their service animals on equal financial footing with other patrons.
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Operators and managers of hotels and other public accommodations covered by Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.14 generally maintain policies that welcome service dogs from recognized training schools when the animal is properly harnessed or leashed and can be identified as a qualifying service dog. Compliant operators do not add surcharges, pet fees, or any other extra costs to a guest's bill on account of the service dog's presence. Staff training that reflects these requirements helps ensure that front-line employees handle service-dog situations consistently with the provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.14, a blind, deaf, or physically disabled person has the right to bring a properly identified and harnessed service dog into hotels, restaurants, public conveyances, and similar public places without being turned away or charged an extra fee. If a covered establishment refuses entry or imposes an additional charge, that conduct may constitute an unfair discriminatory practice under Saint Paul's code. Individuals who believe their rights under this provision have been violated can explore options such as filing a complaint with a local civil rights or human rights office, or reaching out to a tenant- or disability-rights organization for general information about available remedies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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