7 U.S.C. § 2142
Humane standards and recordkeeping requirements at auction sales
The Secretary is authorized to promulgate humane standards and recordkeeping requirements governing the purchase, handling, or sale of animals, in commerce, by dealers, research facilities, and exhibitors at auction sales and by the operators of such auction sales. The Secretary is also authorized to require the licensing of operators of auction sales where any dogs or cats are sold, in commerce, under such conditions as he may prescribe, and upon payment of such fee as prescribed by the Secretary under section 2153 of this title.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 1976–2008 · leading case: United States v. Stevens, 533 F.3d 218 (3rd Cir. 2008).
United States v. Stevens, 533 F.3d 218 (3rd Cir. 2008). “§ 1901 ; help establish humane guidelines governing the purchase, sale, and handling of animals, 7 U.S.C. § 2142 ; create standards to protect pets in pounds and shelters, 7 U.”
Hal Haviland v. Earl L. Butz, Sec'y of Agric., 543 F.2d 169 (D.C. Cir. 1976). “animals intended for use in research facilities or for exhibition purposes or for use as pets are provided humane care and treatment, it is essential to regulate the transportation, purchase, sale, housing, care, handling, and treatment of such animals by persons or…”
United States v. Stevens (3rd Cir. 2008). “§ 1901 ; help establish humane guidelines governing the purchase, sale, and handling of animals, 7 U.S.C. § 2142 ; create standards to protect pets in pounds and shelters, 7 U.”
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