Transportation, Sale, and Handling of Certain Animals
2131Congressional statement of policy2132Definitions2133Licensing of dealers and exhibitors2134Valid license for dealers and exhibitors required2135Time period for disposal of dogs or cats by dealers or exhibitors2136Registration of research facilities, handlers, carriers and unlicensed exhibitors2137Purchase of dogs or cats by research facilities prohibited except from authorized operators of auction sales and licensed dealers or exhibitors2138Purchase of dogs or cats by United States Government facilities prohibited except from authorized operators of auction sales and licensed dealers or exhibitors2139Principal-agent relationship established2140Recordkeeping by dealers, exhibitors, research facilities, intermediate handlers, and carriers2141Marking and identification of animals2142Humane standards and recordkeeping requirements at auction sales2143Standards and certification process for humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals2144Humane standards for animals by United States Government facilities2145Consultation and cooperation with Federal, State, and local governmental bodies by Secretary of Agriculture2146Administration and enforcement by Secretary2146aSearchable database requirements2147Inspection by legally constituted law enforcement agencies2148Importation of live dogs2149Violations by licensees2150Repealed. Pub. L. 94–279, § 14, Apr. 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 421Repealed2151Rules and regulations2152Separability2153Fees and authorization of appropriations2154Effective dates2155Omitted2156Animal fighting venture prohibition2157Release of trade secrets2158Protection of pets2159Authority to apply for injunctions2160Prohibition on slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption