KENTUCKY

Kentucky Revised Statutes of 1982, Chapter 258.500, Sections 1 through
9; Penalty - Chapter 258.991

Kentucky statutory law guarantees a blind person the legal right to be
accompanied by a dog guide, trained by a recognized dog guide school,
in all public accommodations and on all public transportation.  The dog
must be in harness and in the custody of the dog guide user.  The dog
guide user can be required to muzzle his or her dog guide and must have
verification of the dog's training such as an identification card issued
by the particular school.  The dog may not occupy a seat on a public
conveyance, and the common carrier cannot levy an additional charge
because of the dog guide's presence.

Public accommodations include public buildings, restaurants, theaters,
places of amusement, stores, hotels, and all places to which the public
is invited. (*)

Public transportation includes trains, buses, airplanes, taxis, public
elevators, and all other common carriers. (*2, *3)

Violation: Any person who violates the above enumerated rights is
punishable by a fine not to exceed $100, nor less than $25, or
imprisonment for not less than 10 days, nor more than 30 days, or both. 
(Chapter 258.991)
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