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4 www.DesertMessenger.com February 7, 2018 County Health Dept. issues No Pets flyer 208-290-5102 BUILDING PROJECTS? Builder with 40 years experience in satisfied customers! High quality workmanship Design/Build Call Rich! not a licensed contractor MOTIVATED SELLERS! FOR SALE BY OWNER 800 Cienega Lane, Quartzsite Facing BLM Land, Top of the Line Furnished Park Model Open floorplan to enjoy view. Full length, covered deck, 2 large storage buildings, 1 with Washer & Dryer. Everything in Excellent Condition Extra RV Hook-up - Fenced $57,500 Owner Financing to Qualified Buyers! CASH TALKS!! WILL ENTERTAIN OFFERS Contact: Jim 509-531-1869 or Fern 541-571-2812 At the GOLD SHOW Saturday, February 10, 2018 Cost is $80 per dog. Call Jim at 480-215-1776 to book a time www.Vipervoidance.com HAVE YOUR DOG TRAINED TO AVOID RATTLESNAKES. SERVICE ANIMALS IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Joyce McCluskey, Director, Environmental Health Division, said in a memo issued January 3, 2018, "We have received several complaints and questions lately about service animals in food establishments. A legiti- mate service animal is allowed in a food establishment. However, the only animals approved as service animals at this time are dogs and miniature horses." The memo is also being attached to a new fl yer (Left) released by the Health Deptment last week. So if the animal is not a dog or miniature horse, it is not a service animal. The customer may have a comfort ani- mal but by law, those animals are not allowed in food establishments. According McCluskey, "Only limited inquiries are allowed regarding service animals. Staff may ask two questions: 1. Is the dog (or miniature horse) a service animal required because of a disability, and 2. What work or task has the dog/horse been trained to perform." It is the food establishment's owner's or operator's responsibility to tell the customer to remove the inappropriate animal from the premises. The Health Department has no authority over the customer. The Health Department has authority over the food establishment, however, and this would constitute a critical violation if an inspector saw an inappropri- ate animal in the restaurant at the time of inspection. A critical violation requires a re-inspection within 14 days with a $100 re-inspection fee assessed against the establishment. Additionally, should an animal bite or cause another customer to become ill, the food establishment could be liable for any pain and suffering caused. A legitimate service animal can be excluded from a restaurant if one or more of the following apply (ARS 11-1024): 1. The animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others. 2. The animal fundamentally alters the nature of the place or goods, ser- vices or activities provided. 3. The animal poses an undue burden. 4. The animal is out of control and the animal's handler does not take ef- fective action to control the animal. 5. The animal is not housebroken. In other words, the service animal must be well behaved! If the indi- vidual is asked to remove the service animal, the individual can have the opportunity to return to obtain the goods and services. McCluskey said that they ran out of the fi rst printing and will be printing more. If Quartzsite businesses would like a fl yer, they can pick them up at Quartzsite Chamber & Tourism, 1240 W. Main St. Tues, Wed. Thurs from 10am - 2pm. Or at the Health Dept located at 1112 Joshua Ave., 206 ~ Parker AZ . Call 928-669-1100 for more information. DesertMessengerNews

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