This bill mandates the Department of Health to create an identification card for owners of guide or service dogs, which can be obtained simultaneously with the application for a dog license and registration tag. The application for the identification card must include an affidavit from the owner confirming that the dog has been trained as a guide or service dog, with a civil penalty of $500 for submitting a false affidavit. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to clarify that the identification card does not expire and will be recognized by all municipalities as proof of the dog's training.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that owners of guide or service dogs will not incur any fees for the identification card or for licensing their dogs. It also allocates $100,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Health to implement these provisions. The bill aims to streamline the process for dog owners while ensuring proper identification and recognition of guide and service dogs.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4:19-15.2, 4:19-15.3