conservation · Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Rule · Published 2014-08-18 · 79 FR 48653
Document
Document number
2014-19515
Federal Register citation
79 FR 48653
CFR reference
9 CFR 2
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
conservation
Sub-agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Publication date
2014-08-18
USDA docket
Docket No. APHIS-2009-0053
Abstract
We are amending the regulations to implement an amendment to the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 added a new section to the AWA to restrict the importation of certain live dogs. Consistent with this amendment, this rule prohibits the importation of dogs, with limited exceptions, from any part of the world into the continental United States or Hawaii for purposes of resale, research, or veterinary treatment, unless the dogs are in good health, have received all necessary vaccinations, and are at least 6 months of age. This action is necessary to implement the amendment to the AWA and will help to ensure the welfare of imported dogs.