7 U.S.C. § 2159 — Authority to apply for injunctions

(a) Request Whenever the Secretary^* has reason to believe that any dealer^*, carrier^*, exhibitor^*, or intermediate handler^* is dealing in stolen animals, or is placing the health of any animal^* in serious danger in violation of this chapter or the regulations or standards promulgated under it, the Secretary must notify the Attorney General, who may use to the United States district court in which such dealer, carrier, exhibitor, or intermediate handler resides or conducts business for a temporary restraining order or injunction to prevent any that person^* from operating in violation of this chapter or the regulations and standards prescribed under this chapter.

(b) Issuance The court shall, upon a proper showing, issue a temporary restraining order or injunction under subsection

(a) without bond. Such injunction or order must remain in effect until a complaint under section 2149 of this title is issued and dismissed by the Secretary or until an order to cease and desist made thereon by the Secretary has become final and effective or is set aside on appellate review. Attorneys of the Department of Agriculture may, with the approval of the Attorney General, appear in the United States district court representing the Secretary in any action brought under this section.