§ 8304. Exportation
(a)
In general
The Secretary may prohibit or restrict—
(1)
the exportation of any animal, article, or means of conveyance if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent the dissemination from or within the United States of any pest or disease of livestock;
(2)
the exportation of any livestock if the Secretary determines that the livestock is unfit to be moved;
(3)
the use of any means of conveyance or facility in connection with the exportation of any animal or article if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent the dissemination from or within the United States of any pest or disease of livestock; or
(4)
the use of any means of conveyance in connection with the exportation of livestock if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary because the means of conveyance has not been maintained in a clean and sanitary condition or does not have accommodations for the safe and proper movement and humane treatment of livestock.
(b)
Requirements of owners
(1)
Orders to disinfect
The Secretary may require the disinfection of—
(c)
Certification
The Secretary may certify the classification, quality, quantity, condition, processing, handling, or storage of any animal or article intended for export.
(d)
Authorization of appropriations