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TITLE 25HEALTH SERVICES
PART 1DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
CHAPTER 228RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
SUBCHAPTER FPHYSICAL FACILITIES
RULE §228.172Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas of a Food Establishment

Dogs may be allowed in outdoor dining areas of a food establishment if:

  (1) the establishment posts a sign in a conspicuous location in the area stating that dogs are allowed;

  (2) the customer and dog access the area directly from the exterior of the establishment;

  (3) the dog does not enter the interior of the establishment;

  (4) the customer keeps the dog on a leash and controls the dog;

  (5) the customer does not allow the dog on a seat, table, countertop, or similar surface; and

  (6) in the area, the establishment does not:

    (A) prepare food; or

    (B) permit open food other than food that is being served to a customer; and

  (7) the requirements specified in this section do not apply to service animals or service animals in training.


Source Note: The provisions of this §228.172 adopted to be effective August 8, 2021, 46 TexReg 4686

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