US Code

Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

7 U.S.C. § 8309

Veterinary accreditation program

(a)

In general

The Secretary may establish a veterinary accreditation program that is consistent with this chapter, including the establishment of standards of conduct for accredited veterinarians.

(b)

Consultation

The Secretary shall consult with State animal health officials and veterinary professionals regarding the establishment of the veterinary accreditation program.

(c)

Suspension or revocation of accreditation

(1)

In general

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1 See References in Text note below.
The Secretary may, after notice and opportunity for a hearing on the record, suspend or revoke the accreditation of any veterinarian accredited under this title  who violates this chapter.

(2)

Final order

The order of the Secretary suspending or revoking accreditation shall be treated as a final order reviewable under chapter 158 of title 28.

(3)

Summary suspension

(A)

In general

The Secretary may summarily suspend the accreditation of a veterinarian whom the Secretary has reason to believe knowingly violated this chapter.

(B)

Hearings

The Secretary shall provide the veterinarian with a subsequent notice and an opportunity for a prompt post-suspension hearing on the record.

(d)

Application of penalty provisions

section 8313 of this titleThe criminal and civil penalties described in shall not apply to a violation of this section that is not a violation of any other provision of this chapter.

Pub. L. 107–171, title X, § 10410116 Stat. 501(, , .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Pub. L. 107–171116 Stat. 494section 8301 of this titleThis chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle E (§§ 10401–10418) of title X of , , , which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of subtitle E to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.

Pub. L. 107–171116 Stat. 486This title, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), is title X of , , . For complete classification of title X to the Code, see Tables.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Transfer of Functions

section 542 of Title 6For transfer of functions of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to agricultural import and entry inspection activities under this chapter to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 231, 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of , as modified, set out as a note under .