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AB136
Signs Required at Places Where People Can Interact with Animals
Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 1:27 AM
In one sentence
This law requires businesses that sell access to live animals for public interaction to post a sign showing how to contact local animal control, unless they are accredited zoos.
What it does
- Requires owners of commercial places selling animal interactions to post a specific sign at the payment area.
- Mandates that the sign be at least 8.5 by 11 inches and include bold text about reporting danger or cruelty.
- Orders businesses to list the phone number for their local animal control authority on the sign.
- Sets an administrative penalty of $100 per day for failing to post the required sign clearly.
- Exempts facilities that are accredited members of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums from this rule.
Who it affects
- Owners or operators of commercial establishments selling access to live animals for public interaction
- Local animal control authorities designated by cities or counties
Limits and unknowns
- The official text does not specify an exact effective date.
- It is unclear if there are specific rules about how long a business has to post the sign after the law takes effect.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Animal Control Authority
- Any entity, such as an agency or law enforcement group, designated by a city or county to enforce laws about animal welfare.
- Administrative Penalty
- A fine of $100 charged for each day the required sign is not posted correctly.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Revises provisions relating to animals. (BDR 50-168)