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TITLE 7 > CHAPTER 54

CHAPTER 54—TRANSPORTATION, SALE, AND HANDLING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS

  • § 2131. Congressional statement of policy
  • § 2132. Definitions
  • § 2133. Licensing of dealers and exhibitors
  • § 2134. Valid license for dealers and exhibitors required
  • § 2135. Time period for disposal of dogs or cats by dealers or exhibitors
  • § 2136. Registration of research facilities, handlers, carriers and unlicensed exhibitors
  • § 2137. Purchase of dogs or cats by research facilities prohibited except from authorized operators of auction sales and licensed dealers or exhibitors
  • § 2138. Purchase of dogs or cats by United States Government facilities prohibited except from authorized operators of auction sales and licensed dealers or exhibitors
  • § 2139. Principal-agent relationship established
  • § 2140. Recordkeeping by dealers, exhibitors, research facilities, intermediate handlers, and carriers
  • § 2141. Marking and identification of animals
  • § 2142. Humane standards and recordkeeping requirements at auction sales
  • § 2143. Standards and certification process for humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals
  • § 2144. Humane standards for animals by United States Government facilities
  • § 2145. Consultation and cooperation with Federal, State, and local governmental bodies by Secretary of Agriculture
  • § 2146. Administration and enforcement by Secretary
  • § 2147. Inspection by legally constituted law enforcement agencies
  • § 2148. Importation of live dogs
  • § 2149. Violations by licensees
  • § 2150. Repealed.]
  • § 2151. Rules and regulations
  • § 2152. Separability
  • § 2153. Fees and authorization of appropriations
  • § 2154. Effective dates
  • § 2155. Omitted
  • § 2156. Animal fighting venture prohibition
  • § 2157. Release of trade secrets
  • § 2158. Protection of pets
  • § 2159. Authority to apply for injunctions

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