SERVICE ANIMALS / PET POLICY
NO PETS ALLOWED
This includes on the event property, in vehicles, or in the camping area.
If your animal does not meet the definition of a service animal (below), or does not remain in control, you will be asked to remove the animal from the event/property immediately.
If your animal does not meet the definition of a service animal (below), or does not remain in control, you will be asked to remove the animal from the event/property immediately.
SERVICE ANIMALS ALLOWED
Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability.
Emotional support, therapy, and companion animals are considered pets,
and do not meet the definition of a service animal under the ADA.
The service animal must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered while in public places unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the person’s disability prevents use of these devices. In that case, the person must use voice, signal, or other effective means to maintain control of the animal. In the event your service animal needs to be unrestricted while performing their service, you will need to restrict them as described once the service is complete.
Under control includes the service animal is not allowed to bark repeatedly.
Emotional support, therapy, and companion animals are considered pets,
and do not meet the definition of a service animal under the ADA.
The service animal must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered while in public places unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the person’s disability prevents use of these devices. In that case, the person must use voice, signal, or other effective means to maintain control of the animal. In the event your service animal needs to be unrestricted while performing their service, you will need to restrict them as described once the service is complete.
Under control includes the service animal is not allowed to bark repeatedly.
Montana MCA - Right To Be Accompanied By Service Animal
- (1) A person with a disability has the right to be accompanied by a service animal or a service animal in training with identification complying with subsection (4) in any of the places mentioned in 49-4-211(2) without being charged extra for the service animal. The person with a disability is liable for any damage done to the property by the animal.
- (2) A person with a disability who has a service animal or who obtains a service animal is entitled to full and equal access to all housing accommodations as provided in 49-2-305 and 49-4-212. The person with a disability may not be required to pay extra compensation for the service animal but is liable for any damage done to the premises by the service animal.
- (3) A person who is training a service animal is entitled to the same rights and assumes the same responsibilities granted to a person with a disability in this section.
- (4) For the purposes of this section, a service animal in training shall wear a leash, collar, cape, harness, or backpack that identifies in writing that the animal is a service animal in training. The written identification for service animals in training must be visible and legible from a distance of at least 20 feet.
- (5) If a person has a service animal that provides assistance and the person wishes to access the places and accommodations mentioned in 49-4-211 accompanied by the animal in its capacity as a service animal:
- (a) the animal must be under the handler's control as required under 28 CFR 35.136 that is in effect as of October 1, 2019; and
- (b) the person may be asked by a representative of the place or accommodation:
- (i) whether the animal is a service animal that is required because of a disability; and
- (ii) to describe the work or task the animal is trained to perform.
- (6) (a) If the animal described in subsection (5) is not under the handler's control and the handler has not taken effective action to control the animal or the animal is not housebroken, the handler may be asked to remove the animal from the place or accommodation.