Backback. 		Summary of legal provision

Countries where there is no law or the legal position is unknown:
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • Slovakia
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
Countries where a law exists for nationals of this country only, or not known if law is applicable to visitors:
  • Germany - Hundeverordnungen, Sozialgesetze
  • Ireland - Equal Status Act 2000
  • Italy
  • Poland - Animal Protection Act (Guide dogs only)
  • U.K. - Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995
Countries where a law exists for nationals & visitors alike:
  • Austria - Landesgesetzblatt für Wien #32
  • Belgium - Wet ter Bestrijding van Discriminatie
  • Croatia - The law about the free movement of a visually impaired person with a guide dog (Article 8 includes wheelchair users and service dogs
  • Czech Republic - Bylaw of the Hygienic Service No. 347/2002, No. 107/2001
  • Finland - Public Order Act & Health Protection 596/2000
  • Portugal - Decretion-Lei 118/99
  • Spain - Disposition 4479 - Laws in SpainLaws in Spain