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Dogs to get place at table in Big Apple

By Associated Press
Published: March 18, 2016, 6:01am

NEW YORK  — New York City restaurants with outdoor tables will soon be able to welcome four-legged guests under new rules announced by the city Health Department.

The regulations announced Tuesday will permit licensed dogs that are vaccinated against rabies to join their humans at participating restaurants.

The N.Y. Legislature passed a law last year allowing municipalities to set their own rules for dogs in outdoor dining areas. The bill’s sponsor, Democratic Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, said she’s pleased with the city Health Department rule.

City Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett said the new rules will go into effect in 30 days, just in time for outdoor dining season.

New York City restaurants were previously required to restrict dogs to the area outside the patio railing.

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