N.Y. Penal Law § 242.00: Definitions

§ 242.00 Definitions.

For purposes of this article:

1. "Service animal" shall mean any animal that has been partnered with

a person who has a disability and has been trained or is being trained,

by a qualified person, to aid or guide a person with a disability.

2. "Disability" shall have the same meaning as provided in section two

hundred ninety-two of the executive law.

3. "Handler" shall mean a disabled person using a service animal.

4. "Formal training program" or "certified trainer" shall mean an

institution, group or individual who has documentation and community

recognition as a provider of service animals.