New California law allows dogs to dine out [View all]

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Source: SF Chronicle

(08-21) 17:25 PDT SACRAMENTO -- Your dog can now join you for dinner out under legislation signed Thursday by Gov. Jerry Brown.

The law, which takes effect Jan. 1, overturns a ban on pets at restaurants. While many cafes, brew pubs and steak houses have long allowed dogs on their decks and patios, technically it was illegal.

The legislation gives restaurants the option of permitting pooches in outside dining areas. Discretion to allow dogs, though, remains with the eatery.

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/New-California-law-allows-dogs-to-dine-out-5704512.php

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