39-1107. Same; use of hearing assistance dog by person with hearing impairment. Every hearing impaired person has the right to be accompanied by a hearing assistance dog, specially selected, trained and tested for the purpose of hearing assistance, in or upon any of the places listed in K.S.A. 39-1101, and amendments thereto, in the acquisition and use of rental, residential housing and in the purchase and use of residential housing without being required to pay an extra charge for the hearing assistance dog. The hearing impaired person shall be liable for any damage done to the premises or facilities by such dog.
History: L. 1982, ch. 184, § 1; L. 2003, ch. 64, § 5; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 39 - Mentally Ill, Incapacitated And Dependent Persons; Social Welfare
Article 11 - Physically Disabled Persons
39-1101 Rights of persons with disabilities.
39-1102 Same; use of guide dog by legally blind person.
39-1103 Same; unlawful to interfere with rights.
39-1104 Same; safety day; proclamation; contents.
39-1106 Same; name and citation of act.
39-1107 Same; use of hearing assistance dog by person with hearing impairment.
39-1108 Same; use of service dog by person with disability.
39-1109 Use of assistance dog while training.
39-1110 Use of professional therapy dog while training.
39-1112 Unlawful misrepresentations.
39-1113 Assistance dogs and professional therapy dogs; definitions.