Pets Prohibited at IGHSAU Sanctioned Events

Except as otherwise stated herein, no pets are permitted at events sanctioned by the Union.  Any persons found with pet at an event will be removed from the premises.  However, this policy shall comply with the provisions of Iowa Code §216C.  As such, a person with a disability or a person training an assistive animal has the right to be accompanied by a service dog or an assistive animal, under control.  The person is liable for damage done to any premises or facility by a service dog or assistive animal.  A "service dog" means a dog specially trained at a recognized training facility to assist a person with a disability, whether described as a service dog, guide dog, hearing dog, support dog, independence dog, or otherwise.  An "assistive animal" means a simian or other animal specially trained or in the process of being trained under the auspices of a recognized training facility to assist a person with a disability.