FEDERAL · 7 U.S.C. · Chapter 54
Prohibition on slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption
7 U.S.C. § 2160
Title7 — Agriculture
Chapter54 — TRANSPORTATION, SALE, AND HANDLING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS
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Bluebook
7 U.S.C. § 2160.
Text
(a)In general
Except as provided in subsection (c), no person may—
(1)knowingly slaughter a dog or cat for human consumption; or
(2)knowingly ship, transport, move, deliver, receive, possess, purchase, sell, or donate—
(A)a dog or cat to be slaughtered for human consumption; or
(B)a dog or cat part for human consumption.
(b)Scope
Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to conduct—
(1)in or affecting interstate commerce or foreign commerce; or
(2)within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
(c)Exception for Indian tribes
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.
(d)Penalty
Any person who
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§ 5304
25 U.S.C. § 5304
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History
(Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, §12515, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 5000.)
Editorial Notes
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section was enacted as part of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, and not as part of the Animal Welfare Act which comprises this chapter.
Codification
Section was enacted as part of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, and not as part of the Animal Welfare Act which comprises this chapter.
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