To amend and strengthen the Animal Welfare Act.
Animal Welfare Act Amendments of 1996 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to redefine: (1) the term "dealer"; and (2) dealer and exhibitor licensing provisions.
Excludes operators of auctions from certain civil penalty provisions. Increases the temporary license suspension penalty, and includes a revocation provision. Revises injunction provisions.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
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