CHAPTER 54—TRANSPORTATION, SALE, AND HANDLING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS (§§ 2131—2159)
- § 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 Repealed.]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