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U.S. Code
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TITLE 7 - AGRICULTURE
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CHAPTER 54—TRANSPORTATION, SALE, AND HANDLING O...
CHAPTER 54—TRANSPORTATION, SALE, AND HANDLING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS (§§ 2131 – 2160)
§ 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 Repealed. Pub. L. 94–279, § 14, Apr. 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 421
§ 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
§ 2160. Prohibition on slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption