Time period for disposal of dogs or cats by dealers or exhibitors
7 U.S.C. § 2135
in effectNo dealer or exhibitor shall sell or otherwise dispose of any dog or cat within a period of five business days after the acquisition of such animal or within such other period as may be specified by the Secretary: Provided, That operators of auction sales subject to section 2142 of this title shall not be required to comply with the provisions of this section.
Source: OLRC USLMURL: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/95/xml_usc07@119-95.zipFetched: 6/3/2026
