C.F.R. » Title 9 » CHAPTER I—ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE › SUBCHAPTER A—ANIMAL WELFARE › PART 2—REGULATIONS › Subpart A—Licensing

9 C.F.R. § 2.5

Duration of license and termination of license

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(a) A license issued under this part shall be valid and effective for 3 years unless:

(1) The license has been revoked or suspended pursuant to section 19 of the Act or terminated pursuant to § 2.12.

(2) The license is voluntarily terminated upon request of the licensee, in writing, to the Deputy Administrator.

(3) The license has expired, except that:

(i) The Deputy Administrator may issue a temporary license, which automatically expires after 120 days, to an applicant whose immediately preceding 3-year license has expired, if:

(A) The applicant submits the appropriate application form before the expiration date of a preceding license; and

(B) The applicant had no noncompliances with the Act and the regulations and standards in parts 2 and 3 of this subchapter documented in any inspection report during the preceding period of licensure.

(ii) For expedited hearings occurring under § 2.11(b)(2), a license will remain valid and effective until the administrative law judge issues his or her initial decision. Should the administrative law judge's initial decision affirm the denial of the license application, the applicant's license shall terminate immediately.

(4) There will not be a refund of the license fee if a license is denied, or terminated, suspended, or revoked prior to its expiration date.

(b) Any person who seeks the reinstatement of a license that has expired or been terminated must follow the procedure applicable to new applicants for a license set forth in § 2.1.

(c) A license which is invalid under this part shall be surrendered to the Deputy Administrator. If the license cannot be found, the licensee shall provide a written statement so stating to the Deputy Administrator.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control numbers 0579-0036 and 0579-0486) [85 FR 28796, May 13, 2020, as amended at 88 FR 10713, Feb. 21, 2023]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 10 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1995–2025 · leading case: Animal Legal Def. Fund v. U.S. Dep't of Agric., 789 F.3d 1206 (11th Cir. 2015).
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Animal Legal Def. Fund v. U.S. Dep't of Agric., 789 F.3d 1206 (11th Cir. 2015). “See 9 C.F.R. § 2.5 (a) (stating a “license issued under this part shall be valid and effective” unless “revoked or suspended pursuant to section 19 of the Act”).”
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc. v. United States Dep't of Agric., 194 F. Supp. 3d 404 (E.D.N.C. 2016). · cites it 3× “1993) (unpublished table decision) (holding that a license did not expire immediately upon the expiration date because the licensee had not received “written notice and an opportunity to [cure his deficient application by paying the renewal fee]”).”
Animal Legal Def. Fund v. Vilsack, 169 F. Supp. 3d 6 (D.D.C. 2016). · cites it 2× “See 9 C.F.R. § 2.5 (a) (stating a “license issued under this part shall be valid and effective” unless “revoked or suspended pursuant to section 19 of the Act”).”
Jurewicz v. United States Dep't of Agric. & Humane Soc'y, 741 F.3d 1326 (D.C. Cir. 2014). “9 C.F.R. § 2.5 (b). Block 8 (or Block 10 in some versions) of Form 7003 asks for (1) the total number of animals purchased and sold in the last year; (2) the gross revenue from regulated activities; and (3) for dealers that are not breeders, the difference between the purchase…”
Pearson v. United States Dep't of Agric., 411 F. App'x 866 (6th Cir. 2011). · cites it 2× “5(d) of the Regulations ( 9 C.F.R. § 2.5 (d)); $2,000 for housing animals at unapproved locations on January 30, 2004, in violation of section 2.”
Humane Soc'y of the United States v. United States Dep't of Agric., 891 F. Supp. 2d 147 (D.D.C. 2012). “See 9 C.F.R. § 2.5 (b); see also 9 C.F.R. § 2.”
Daul v. Meckus, 897 F. Supp. 606 (D.D.C. 1995). “9 C.F.R. § 2.5 . On September 25, 1985, Mr.”
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc. v. United States Dep't of Agric. (11th Cir. 2021). · cites it 2× “” 9 C.F.R. § 2.5 (d). 2 That means Palace’s license, issued for its facility in New Hampshire, may not cover Seaquarium in Miami.”
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc. v. Perdue (D.D.C. 2020). “9 C.F.R. § 2.5 (b). To renew a license, an exhibitor must (1) pay the annual license fee, (2) submit an annual report, (3) be available for inspection, and (4) certify compliance with the requirements of the AWA.”
Animal Legal Def. Fund v. United States Dep't of Agric. (D.D.C. 2025). “9 C.F.R. § 2.5 (a). Before licensing an exhibitor, APHIS must “make such investigations or inspections as he deems necessary to determine whether any .”
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