Sec. 12515. Prohibition on slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption
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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 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 )) 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.
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Prohibition on slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption
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