What Arizona law says about taking dogs into supermarkets

Dogs in grocery carts may be cute, but are they allowed in Arizona stores?

Under Arizona law, grocery stores are considered food establishments, which means there are strict rules to ensure safe food handling, according to Arizona Administrative Code and its incorporated FDA Food Code .

Grocery stores must follow strict hygiene standards to comply with health codes and avoid violations that could impact their operations.

Here's a look at what Arizona laws say about Fido's possible trip to the grocery store.

What does Arizona law say about dogs and other animals in grocery stores?

Arizona follows the FDA Food Code, which defines a food establishment as an operation that stores, prepares, packages, serves, vends, or otherwise provides food for human consumption.

Grocery stores fit