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Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

Chapter 54 Transportation, Sale, and Handling of Certain Animals

Browse 0 units and 31 sections in Chapter 54 Transportation, Sale, and Handling of Certain Animals of Title 7.

Sections in Chapter 54

§ 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 § 2146a Searchable database requirements § 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by legally constituted law enforcement agencies § 2148 Importation of live dogs § 2149 Violations by licensees § 2150 Repealed.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