No department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States which uses animals for research or experimentation or exhibition shall purchase or otherwise acquire any dog or cat for such purposes 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 .
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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