Section 29.102. Transportation of blind or deaf persons with dog guides

Common carriers shall transport dogs trained for the purpose of guiding blind or deaf persons when accompanying blind or deaf persons paying a regular fare. The dog guides shall be properly leashed and may not occupy a seat in the conveyance.

The provisions of this § 29.102 adopted April 15, 1946; amended through February 21, 1966; amended April 20, 1984, effective April 21, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 1390; amended November 21, 1986, effective November 22, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 4568. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (89978).

Notation

Notes of Decisions

Transportation of Guide Dog

When taxi company alleged improper muzzling of visually handicapped persons guide dog for the first time in its Petition for Review of Public Utility Commission’s order, consideration of that issue is deemed waived in accordance with 1 Pa. Code § 35.213 (relating to effect of failure to except to proposed report); thus, Commission’s order will not be overturned for lack of substantial evidence. Metro Transportation Company v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, 525 A.2d 24, 26 (Pa. Commw. 1987).

Cross References

This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 29.111 (relating to accounts, records and memoranda).