Among the sad news today, here is something to make (most of) us smile: Dining with Dogs Bill Governor’s Desk BoundSACRAMENTO‐ Assembly Bill 1965, a measure to make dining with dogs possible, was approved by the Senate today and is now headed toward the Governor’s desk. Authored by Assemblymember Mariko Yamada (D‐Davis), AB 1965 seeks to give restaurants the option to allow pet dogs in their outdoor seating areas under specified conditions unless a local ordinance determines otherwise.I appreciate the support of my colleagues in both the Assembly and the Senate for allowing Californians to enjoy noodles with their poodles,” stated Yamada. “As the bill awaits the Governor’s decision, I am hopeful that Sutter Brown will weigh in with a favorable position.”Several counties, including Los Angeles and Santa Barbara have attempted to create guidelines for restaurants that want to accommodate patrons with pets. However, current state law still preempts any effort to allow dogs on restaurant patios.AB 1965 does not mandate restaurants to provide this option, but simply makes the potential practice—which is already occurring throughout California—permissible unless prohibited by local ordinance. Restaurateurs could make this decision without the threat of a citation or other civil penalty, while upholding necessary public health standards.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 02:30:48 +0000
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