Prohibiting non-service animals in stores that sell food

HB 4836 prohibits people from bringing dogs, cats, or other non-service animals into grocery stores or food retail establishments in West Virginia. The bill only allows entry with registered service animals, banning all other pets. Violators face a $500 fine for a first offense, increasing to $1,000 for repeat violations. This directly affects store patrons who bring non-service pets into food-selling locations.