Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 14 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Subtitle 25 - MARYLAND STADIUM AUTHORITY
Chapter 14.25.02 - Prohibited Activities
Section 14.25.02.11 - Animals
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 14.25.02.11
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
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.
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