7 U.S.C. § 2160 — Prohibition on slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption
submitted 8 years ago by Pub. L. 115-334 to r/title-7-AGRICULTURE · 203 words · no verdicts yet
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Except as provided in subsection (c), no person* may—
knowingly slaughter a dog or cat for human consumption; or
knowingly ship, transport, move, deliver, receive, possess, purchase, sell, or donate—
a dog or cat to be slaughtered for human consumption; or
a dog or cat part for human consumption.
Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to conduct—
in or affecting interstate commerce* or foreign commerce; or
within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to an Indian (as defined in section 5304 of title 25) carrying out any activity described in subsection (a) for the purpose of a religious ceremony.
Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to a fine in an amount not greater than $5,000 for each violation.
Nothing in this section—
limits any State or local law or regulation protecting the welfare of animals; or
prevents a State or unit of local government from adopting and enforcing an animal* welfare law or regulation that is more stringent than this section.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12515, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 5000.)
- 2018Enacted · Pub. L. 115-334 · 132 Stat. 5000
A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 115-334 on 2018-12-20.
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