Publix Supermarkets is reminding shoppers of its no-pet policy by placing signs at store entrances across the state of Florida.

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The store's service animal policy defines a service animal as a dog or miniature horse trained to assist a person with a disability by performing tasks.

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The company's website states that non-service animals should be removed from the premises according to their policy.

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Animals that provide emotional support, comfort, or companionship are not considered service animals under this policy.

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The signs in the stores also highlight that falsely claiming a pet to be a service animal is illegal.

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The signs serve to prevent shoppers from misrepresenting their pets as service animals.

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Publix Supermarkets allow service animals inside their stores, but non-service animals, including emotional support animals, are not permitted.

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The signs explain that, based on federal law, service animals are those that are trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities.

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Dogs, miniature horses, or animals providing emotional support, comfort, or companionship do not qualify as service animals.

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The reinforcement of this policy through new signage is a recent development in Publix stores across Florida.

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