It shall be unlawful for any research facility to purchase any dog or cat from any person except an operator of an auction sale subject to or a person holding a valid license as a dealer or exhibitor issued by the Secretary pursuant to this chapter unless such person is exempted from obtaining such license under .
Structure US Code
CHAPTER 54— TRANSPORTATION, SALE, AND HANDLING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS
§ 2131. Congressional statement of policy
§ 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
§ 2139. Principal-agent relationship established
§ 2141. Marking and identification of animals
§ 2142. Humane standards and recordkeeping requirements at auction sales
§ 2144. Humane standards for animals by United States Government facilities
§ 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
§ 2153. Fees and authorization of appropriations
§ 2156. Animal fighting venture prohibition
§ 2157. Release of trade secrets
§ 2159. Authority to apply for injunctions
§ 2160. Prohibition on slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption