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7 U.S. Code § 8303. Restriction on importation or entry
(a) In generalWith notice to the Secretary of the Treasury and public notice as soon as practicable, the Secretary may prohibit or restrict—
(1)
the importation or entry of any animal, article, or means of conveyance, or use of any means of conveyance or facility, if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent the introduction into or dissemination within the United States of any pest or disease of livestock;
(2)
the further movement of any animal that has strayed into the United States if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent the introduction into or dissemination within the United States of any pest or disease of livestock; and