49-4-203. Definitions. (1) "Housing accommodation" means any real property or portion of real property that is used or occupied or is intended, arranged, or designed to be used or occupied as the home, residence, or sleeping place of one or more human beings. The term does not include any single-family residence the occupants of which furnish for compensation not more than one room within the residence.
(2) "Service animal" means a dog or miniature horse individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. The term does not include an emotional support animal.
History: En. 71-1305.1 by Sec. 5, Ch. 266, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 35, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1305.1(2); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 394, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 361, L. 2019.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 4. Rights of Persons With Disabilities
Part 2. Rights of the Physically Disabled
49-4-204. through 49-4-210 reserved
49-4-211. Right to use public places and accommodations
49-4-212. Access to housing accommodations
49-4-213. Use of white or metallic-colored canes restricted to the blind
49-4-215. Penalty for violating rights
49-4-216. Duty and civil liability of pedestrian or driver approaching blind person
49-4-217. Penalty for violation of duty or unauthorized use of cane
49-4-218. through 49-4-220 reserved
49-4-221. Misrepresentation of a service animal -- complaint -- investigation
49-4-222. Misrepresentation of a service animal -- misdemeanor -- penalty