March 15, 2021 Group Watch: Pets on Restaurant Patios
The bill that will allow dogs on restaurant patios is one step closer to being passed by the legislature; last week, it was approved by the Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee after being passed by the House earlier in the session. The bill allows restaurants to welcome leashed dogs (and other pets) in designated outdoor dining areas. Interested restaurants have to file a waiver with the Alabama Health Department agreeing to follow certain guidelines, including having a way for pets to get to their outdoor space without moving through indoor and non-pet designated dining spaces.
