7 USC 2148 - Importation of live dogs

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 28, 2024

§ 2148.

Importation of live dogs

(a)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Importer

(2)

Resale

(b)

Requirements

(1)

In general

Except as provided in paragraph (2), no person shall import a dog into the United States for purposes of resale unless, as determined by the Secretary, the dog—

(A)

is in good health;

(B)

has received all necessary vaccinations; and

(C)

is at least 6 months of age, if imported for resale.

(2)

Exception

(A)

In general

The Secretary, by regulation, shall provide an exception to any requirement under paragraph (1) in any case in which a dog is imported for—

(i)

research purposes; or

(ii)

veterinary treatment.

(B)

Lawful importation into Hawaii

(c)

Implementation and regulations

(d)

Enforcement

An importer that fails to comply with this section shall—

(1)

be subject to penalties under section 2149 of this title; and

(2)

provide for the care (including appropriate veterinary care), forfeiture, and adoption of each applicable dog, at the expense of the importer.

(Pub. L. 89–544, § 18, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, § 14210(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1464, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XIV, § 14210(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2226.)

cite as: 7 USC 2148