2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 28-11-3 — Admittance of qualified assistance animals.

28-11-3. Admittance of qualified assistance animals.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law:

A.     A qualified assistance animal shall be admitted to any building open to the public and to all public accommodations such as restaurants, hotels, hospitals, swimming pools, stores, common carriers and theaters; provided that the qualified assistance animal is under the control of an owner or a trainer of the qualified assistance animal.  No person shall be required to pay any additional charges for the qualified assistance animal, but shall be liable for any damage done by the qualified assistance animal.

B.     In an emergency requiring transportation or relocation of the owner or trainer of the qualified assistance animal, to the extent practicable, accommodations shall be made for the qualified assistance animal to remain or be reunited with the owner or trainer.