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CHAPTER 54-TRANSPORTATION, SALE, AND HANDLING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS

7 U.S. Code § 2160

Prohibition on slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption

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7 U.S. Code § 2160. Prohibition on slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption

(a) In generalExcept as provided in subsection (c), no person may—

(1)

knowingly slaughter a dog or cat for human consumption; or

(2) knowingly ship, transport, move, deliver, receive, possess, purchase, sell, or donate—

(A)

a dog or cat to be slaughtered for human consumption; or

(B)

a dog or cat part for human consumption.

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The United States Code on COSMOS is current through Public Law 118-34 (12/26/2023), except for Public Law 118-31.

CHAPTER 54-TRANSPORTATION, SALE, AND HANDLING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS

§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§2150 Repealed.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

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Prohibition on slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption

7 U.S. Code § 2160. Prohibition on slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption

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