RHODE ISLAND

Rhode Island Statutes, 1975, Chapter 9.1, Sections 39-
1-14, 40-9.1-1, 40-9.12, and 40-9.1-3, amended 1986

Rhode Island statutes guarantee a blind person the
legal right to be accompanied by a specially trained
dog guide in all public accommodations and on all
public transportation.  No extra charge can be levied
because of the dog's presence, but the dog guide user
is liable for any damage the dog might cause to the
premises.

Public accommodations include hotels, restaurants,
stores, places of resort and amusement, and all other
places to which the public is invited.  (*40-9.1-1,
*40-9.1-2)

Public transportation includes buses, trains,
airplanes, taxis, elevators, and all other modes of
conveyance offered for public use.  (*40-9.1-1, *40-
9.1-2)

Violation: Any person who interferes with the above
enumerated rights is subject to a fine not to exceed
$500 upon conviction.  (*39-2-14, *40-9.1-3)