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7 U.S. Code § 2158. Protection of pets
(a) Holding period
(1) Requirement
In the case of each dog or cat acquired by an entity described in paragraph (2), such entity shall hold and care for such dog or cat for a period of not less than five days to enable such dog or cat to be recovered by its original owner or adopted by other individuals before such entity sells such dog or cat to a dealer.
(2) Entities describedAn entity subject to paragraph (1) is—
(A)
each State, county, or city owned and operated pound or shelter;
(B)
each private entity established for the purpose of caring for animals, such as a humane society, or other organization that is under contract with a State, county, or city that operates as a pound or shelter and that releases animals on a voluntary basis; and
(C)
each research facility licensed by the Department of Agriculture.