Article 29. Access with pets to means of transport, establishments and public spaces

1. Public and private transport will facilitate the entry of pets that do not constitute a risk to people, other animals and things, without prejudice to the provisions of public health regulations, municipal ordinances or specific regulations.

However, drivers of the public taxi service or tourist vehicles with drivers will facilitate the entry of pets into their vehicles on a discretionary basis, except in duly justified circumstances.

Short, medium and long-distance rail operators, as well as shipping companies and airlines, will adopt the necessary measures to guarantee the transport of pets on these means of transport, provided that they are carried out under the access conditions established by each operator, respecting the hygienic-sanitary and safety conditions required by law.

2. Public and private establishments, hotel accommodation, restaurants, bars and in general any others where drinks and food are consumed, may facilitate the entry of pets that do not constitute a risk to people, other animals and things, to areas not intended for the preparation, storage or handling of food, without prejudice to the provisions of public health regulations, or municipal ordinances or specific regulations.

In case of not admitting the entry and stay of the animal, they must show a sign that indicates it, visible from the outside of the establishment.

3. Unless expressly prohibited, duly signposted and visible from the outside, pet animals will be allowed access to public buildings and offices.

4. Shelters, care centres and, in general, those establishments intended to care for people at risk of social exclusion, homeless people, victims of gender violence and in general any person in a similar situation, will facilitate access for these people together with their pets to said establishments, except for an expressly motivated justified cause. In the event that access with the pet is not possible, agreements will be promoted with animal protection entities or animal shelter projects.

5. The people responsible for pets who can access the transport and establishments and places indicated in the previous sections, must take the animal in accordance with the hygienic-sanitary conditions and respecting the security measures that are determined by the establishment itself or means of transport, as well as specific sectoral legislation.

6. Access to means of transport, establishments and places provided for in this article, of assistance dogs and belonging to the Armed Forces or Security Forces and Corps will not be discretionary nor will they be included in the access quotas carried out in accordance with its specific legislation. In any case, assistance dogs may access any space accompanying the person they assist.

7. Without prejudice to what is established in their municipal ordinances, the Town Halls will promote access to beaches, parks and other public spaces for those pets that do not constitute a risk to people, other animals or things. Without prejudice to their access to these and other spaces, the municipalities will in any case determine places specifically authorised for the recreation of companion animals, particularly those of the canine species.

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