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Massachusetts

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/

Applies to	Guide, Hearing, and Service Dogs
Accessibility	“. . . any and all accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of all public conveyances, public amusements and places of public accommodation, within the commonwealth, to which persons not accompanied by dogs are entitled, subject only to the conditions and limitations applicable to all persons not accompanied by dogs.”
Interference	fine of $100 to $300
Housing	It is unlawful “. . . to refuse to rent or lease or sell or negotiate for sale or otherwise to deny to or withhold . . . because such person is blind, or hearing impaired or has any other handicap.”
Licenses/Fees	“No fee shall be charged for a license for a dog specially trained to lead or serve a blind [also deaf] person.”
Identification	“A hearing dog shall, for identification purposes, be fitted with a collar and leash which are of a bright color.”
Misrepresentation	not mentioned
Trainers	“A person accompanied by and engaged in the raising or training of a service dog, including a hearing, guide or assistance dog, shall have the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as those afforded to an individual with a disability.”
White Cane	not mentioned
Injury to Dog	not mentioned
Penalties	“. . . fine of not more than three hundred dollars and shall be liable to any person aggrieved thereby for such damages.”
Summary	Massachusetts law requires that a specially trained Assistance Dog be allowed to accompany a blind, deaf, or physically handicapped person or trainer to all public accommodations and common carriers. Extra charges cannot be made due to the presence of the dog, but if the dog causes damage to the premises, the dog user is liable. The dog user must have proper identification.

Accessibility	IV-I-272-98A(2000); I- XXI-151C-2A(e)(1986)
Interference	IV-I-272-98A(1992)
Housing	I-XXI-151B-4-6(2001)
Licenses/Fees	I-XX-140-139(1983); I-XIX-129-39C(1983)
Identification	I-XIX-129-39C(1983)
Trainers	I-XIX-129-39D(2002); I-XIX-129-39F(2002)
Penalties	IV-I-272-98A(2000)