VERMONT Vermont Statutes, 1974 (last amended in 1981), Section 1451 Vermont law guarantees a blind person the legal right to be accompanied by a dog guide in all places of public accommodation. The dog must be in harness, and no extra charge can be levied because of the dog's presence. Public accommodations include any establishment which offers services, goods or facilities to the public. The term public accommodations covers stores, restaurants, hotels, and common carriers. (*1451) Violation: Vermont law prohibits interference in the exercise of the above enumerated rights by any owner, operator, employee or agent of a public accommodation. (*1451)