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Bill Would Fine People who Pass off pet as Service Animal

Minnesota lawmakers are considering fines.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota lawmakers are considering fines for people who misrepresent their pets as trained service animals. A pair of bills in the House and Senate would make it a petty misdemeanor, punishable with a $100 fine. The House Public Safety Committee was taking up one of the bills Wednesday. Supporters of the fines say passing off…