FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOG LAW AB 468 The item does not entitle an emotional support animal to the rights and privileges accorded by law to a guide, signal, or service dog. Knowingly and fraudulently representing oneself to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog is a misdemeanor violation of Section 365.7 of the Penal Code. For all other states please check your local laws regarding ESA and Service Dog designations.