209.200. Definitions. - Missouri Statutes

Definitions.

209.200. As used in sections 209.200 to 209.204, the following termsshall mean:

(1) "Disability", as defined in section 213.010, RSMo;

(2) "Service dog", a dog that is being or has been specially trainedto do work or perform tasks which benefit a particular person with adisability. Service dog includes:

(a) "Guide dog", a dog that is being or has been specially trained toassist a particular blind or visually impaired person;

(b) "Hearing dog", a dog that is being or has been specially trainedto assist a particular deaf or hearing-impaired person;

(c) "Medical alert or respond dog", a dog that is being or has beentrained to alert a person with a disability that a particular medical eventis about to occur or to respond to a medical event that has occurred;

(d) "Mobility dog", a dog that is being or has been specially trainedto assist a person with a disability caused by physical impairments.

(L. 2005 H.B. 116)

Effective 7-12-05