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Administrative policy regarding animals on university property

  1. Policy statement.  天天吃瓜 state university is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities and to fulfilling its responsibilities under federal and state laws and regulations.  In addition, the university aims to foster a healthy, safe, and supportive environment that respects the rights of all individuals while enhancing their educational experience.  Finally, the university strives to maintain the integrity and cleanliness of its property and campus environment.  The purpose of this policy is to provide rules regarding individuals bringing animals onto university property.  This policy does not apply to animals used in research or in association with veterinary technician programs, as covered by other policies.  This policy also does not apply to animals specifically brought on campus through university agreements with third party vendors, or to animals performing law enforcement activities.
  2. Definitions. The following definitions apply to this policy:
    1. Assistance animals.  Assistance animals include any animal that works, provides assistance, performs tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, or provides emotional support that alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of a person鈥檚 disability.  Sometimes referred to as an emotional support animal,  assistance animals are not service animals as defined herein.
    2. Handler. For the purposes of this policy, a handler is an individual who brings an animal onto university property.
    3. Office of compliance, equal opportunity and affirmative action (EOAA). EOAA is the university office responsible for reviewing, approving, and enforcing employee and visitor disability accommodations.  The Title II/504 coordinator resides within this office.
    4. Pets.  For the purposes of this policy, a pet is a companion animal that does not meet the definition of service animal, service animal in training, or assistance animal as provided for in this policy.
    5. Service animals.  Service animals are dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes of this definition; however, in some circumstances, a miniature horse may be considered a service animal. The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the individual's disability.
    6. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婼ervice animals in training.  A service animal in training is a dog training to become a service animal as provided for in section 955.43 of the Revised Code.
    7. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婼tudent accessibility services (SAS). SAS is the university office responsible for reviewing, approving, and enforcing student disability accommodations for students registered with the office.
    8. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婾nauthorized animals.  Animals that are not defined or included in the definitions within this policy; any animal whose handler exhibits behavior prohibited by this policy. The university retains the right to remove these animals from university property to ensure the safety of the community.
    9. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婾niversity property. For the purposes of this policy, this term shall encompass all property controlled, owned, operated, or leased by the university.
  3. Implementation.
    1. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婬andler responsibilities for all animals. In general, any handler bringing an animal on campus is responsible for the animal and for ensuring compliance with the provisions of this rule.
      1. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婽he handler is responsible for the behavior of the animal at all times while on university property.
      2. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婽he handler is responsible for maintaining control of the animal at all times.    
      3. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婭f an animal displays aggression, the handler shall immediately remove the animal from the area. 
      4. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婭f an animal鈥檚 behavior creates a significant disturbance to university operations (for example, through excessive barking or other behavior), the handler shall immediately remove the animal from the area.
      5. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婽he handler is responsible for immediately cleaning up after the animal in both indoor and outdoor spaces. 
      6. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婽he handler is financially responsible for any costs associated with the care, maintenance, and removal of the animal.  This includes any costs of damage to university property caused by the animal, including but not limited to cleaning, repairs, and pest control deemed necessary by the university.
      7. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婽he animal must remain free of communicable diseases and transmittable parasites.
      8. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婽he handler is responsible for ensuring the handler鈥檚 and animal鈥檚 compliance with federal, state, and local laws and requirements, including but not limited to, control, registration, and vaccination requirements.
        The university may take reasonable efforts, pursuant to Ohio law, to remove an animal confined in a vehicle on university property when there appears to be imminent danger to the animal due to inadequate ventilation or temperature conditions. The university is not liable for any associated repair/damage costs to the vehicle for this action.
      9. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婻epeated, excessive, or severe violations of any of the provisions of this rule may result in one or more of the following: removal of the animal from campus; banning of the animal from all or part of campus; and disciplinary action against the handler in accordance with other applicable university policies.
    2. Pets.
      1. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婸ets are not permitted in university buildings or outdoor areas with restricted access (such as athletic facilities), except as permitted by residence hall and the department of university housing's policies.
      2. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧 Pets shall not be left unattended at any time.
      3. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婸ets shall be securely confined in a vehicle, cage, or similar restrictive conveyance, or be secured to a leash, cord, chain, or similar direct physical control of a maximum length of six feet, the other end of which is restrained by the handler.
    3. Service animals. 
      1. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婼ervice dogs are not required to wear a vest or other item identifying themselves as such.
      2. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婼ervice dogs are permitted to accompany a person with a disability in any area the handler is allowed to be, unless the dog鈥檚 presence would compromise a sterile environment.
      3. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婽he handler is not required to have an accommodation on file with SAS or EOAA for the service dog.
      4. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧 Unless the need for the service animal is readily apparent, university employees with responsibility for maintaining or controlling that specific area of campus may ask individuals the following questions in order to determine whether an animal is a service animal:
        1. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧淚s this dog required because of a disability?鈥 and if the answer is yes,
        2. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧淲hat work or task is the dog trained to do?鈥
        3. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婭f the handler answers no to the first question or is unable to answer either question, the animal may not be a service animal.  The animal may fall within one of the other definitions found within this policy. 
        4. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婽he handler is not required to provide documentation or 鈥減roof鈥 of the handler鈥檚 disability or the service animal鈥檚 training.
        5. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婾niversity employees should make every effort not to repeatedly ask an individual the questions listed in paragraph (C)(3)(d) of this rule.  
      5. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婾se of the service animal must not fundamentally alter the nature of the university service, program, or activity.
      6. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婬andlers with questions, concerns, or complaints regarding their utilization of a service animal on campus should contact SAS (student) or EOAA (employee or visitor), and follow that department鈥檚 policies and grievance procedures as applicable.
      7. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婬andlers found to be falsely characterizing their animal as a service animal may be subject to discipline in accordance with other applicable university policies.
    4. Service animals in training.
      1. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婣 service animal in training and its handler shall be affiliated with a nonprofit special agency engaged in the work of training service animals.
      2. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婽he animal shall be covered by a liability insurance policy provided by the nonprofit special agency engaged in such work protecting members of the public against personal injury or property damage caused by the animal.
      3. The handler, whether student or employee, shall register the service animal in training with the office of the vice president of student affairs, or designee, prior to bringing the animal on campus.  The registration includes proof of affiliation with a relevant nonprofit and proof of a current applicable insurance policy.
      4. University employees with responsibility for maintaining or controlling that specific area of campus may ask individuals if the dog is a service animal in training, and, if so, if the handler is registered with the office of the vice president of student affairs, or designee, in order to determine whether an animal is a service animal in training allowed on campus.
        1. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婭f the handler answers no, the handler should be instructed that they must register with office of the vice president of student affairs, or designee, before they may bring the animal on campus. 
        2. University employees should make every effort not to repeatedly ask an individual about the status of the animal, once it has been established that the dog is a service animal in training. 
      5. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婼ervice animals in training are permitted to accompany a handler in any area the handler is allowed to be, unless the dog鈥檚 presence would compromise a sterile environment.
      6. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婣 university employee wishing to bring a service animal in training on campus while performing their duties must maintain compliance with university policies and the terms and conditions of the individual鈥檚 employment. The presence of the animal must not fundamentally alter the nature of the employee鈥檚 position.
      7. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婼ervice animals in training are not required to wear a vest or other item identifying themselves as such.
      8. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婼ervice animal in training handlers may, but are not required to be, affiliated with on-campus student organizations that train service animals.
      9. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婽he presence of the service animal in training must not fundamentally alter the nature of the university service, program, or activity.
      10. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婬andlers with questions, concerns, or complaints regarding their utilization of a service animal in training on campus should contact the office of the vice president of student affairs, or designee.
      11. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婬andlers found to be falsely characterizing their animal as a service animal in training may be subject to discipline in accordance with other applicable university policies.
    5. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婣ssistance animals.
      1. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婣n approved accommodation specifically for the assistance animal, through either SAS (student) or EOAA (employee), is required before a handler is permitted to bring the animal into non-public areas of campus.  Campus visitors must contact EOAA within a reasonable amount of time prior to their arrival on campus to allow the University to determine whether their requested accommodation is reasonable. 
      2. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婽he EOAA and SAS offices, as applicable, will request information from the handler and other parties as necessary during the interactive process to determine the reasonableness of the accommodation.  The SAS handbook includes additional guidelines for students requesting and keeping assistance animals, specifically within the residence halls.
      3. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧 The handler鈥檚 approved accommodation through SAS or EOAA, as applicable, shall specify the parameters of the handler鈥檚 use of the animal, including which non-public areas of campus the assistance animal is permitted.  SAS or EOAA, as applicable, will attempt to notify those university employees with control over those approved areas of campus of the handler鈥檚 approved accommodation.
      4. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婣ssistance animals are not required to wear a vest or other item identifying themselves as such.
      5. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婬andlers with questions, concerns, or complaints regarding their utilization of an assistance animal on campus should contact SAS or EOAA depending upon their status as a student, employee, or visitor, and follow that department鈥檚 policies and grievance procedures as applicable.
      6. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婬andlers found to be falsely characterizing their animal as an assistance animal may be subject to discipline in accordance with other applicable university policies.
  4. Procedures related to this rule.
    1. University employees with responsibility for maintaining or controlling a specific area of campus may ask a handler whether the animal is a pet, service animal, service animal in training, or assistance animal.  Based upon the handler鈥檚 answer, the employee should follow the guidance above.  University employees should make every effort not to repeatedly ask an individual about the status of the animal, once it has been established.
    2. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婱embers of the university community concerned about a disruptive animal should contact one of the following:
      1. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧 If there is an imminent health or safety risk, contact the 天天吃瓜 state police services or local law enforcement.  
      2. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧 If the handler is an employee, contact the employee鈥檚 supervisor.
      3. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婭f the handler is a student, contact student conduct.  If the issue involves an animal in a residence hall, contact residence hall staff.
      4. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧 If unable to determine the status of the handler, contact the curator or administrative staff of the building in which the issue occurred.
    3. 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婭f an allergy or other condition renders a member of the university community unable to share space with an animal, the individual should contact SAS or EOAA, as applicable, to discuss whether a disability accommodation for them is appropriate for that setting.  
Policy Effective Date:
Aug 01, 2020
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