Posts Tagged: Assistance Animals

ESAD International Proposes Ethical Guidelines for Emotional Support Animal Letters

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With the recent passage of legislation in Illinois and upcoming changes in Federal law, the online emotional support animal business should finally benefit from the long overdue tightening of the rules governing the industry. For years, Chaz Stevens, CEO, and Founder of ESAD International has consistently supported and demanded increased governmental oversight, as weak guidelines… Read more »

Chaz Stevens, CEO of ESADoggy.com, Supports Michigan’s Proposed Emotional Support Animal Law.

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Michigan state representatives have again proposed legislation seeking to reign in assistance animals. Per House Bill 4910, a person would receive a misdemeanor for having a fake support animal. Punishment includes up to a $500 fine, up to 90 days in jail and community service. The bill would also require those receiving an emotional support… Read more »

Emotional Support Animal Business Owner, Chaz Stevens, Supports Illinois' Assistance Animal Integrity Act

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Looking to curtail the rampant fraud of internet vendors peddling emotional support animal documents, the newly adopted Illinois Assistance Animal Integrity Act (“AAIA”) aims to provide direction and guidance for assessing and evaluating assistance animals. Signed into law on August 23, 2019, and taking effect on January 1, 2020, the AAIA will allow housing providers… Read more »