# Animal Welfare; Marine Mammals, Swim-With-the-Dolphin Programs
> **Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service** · Final rule. · Published 1998-09-04 · Effective 1998-10-05 · 63 FR 47128
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-23789
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 47128
- **CFR reference:** 9 CFR 1
- **Publication date:** 1998-09-04
- **Effective date:** 1998-10-05
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. 93-076-10
## Abstract

We are amending the Animal Welfare regulations to establish standards for ``swim-with-the-dolphin'' interactive programs. These standards are being promulgated under the authority of the Animal Welfare Act and are necessary to ensure that the marine mammals used in these programs are handled and cared for in a humane manner.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/09/04/98-23789/animal-welfare-marine-mammals-swim-with-the-dolphin-programs)
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