A bill to prohibit the importation into the United States of commercially produced domestic dog and cat animal products; and to prohibit dog and cat animal products moving in interstate commerce.
Domestic Dog and Cat Animal Protection Act - Prohibits the importation into the United States of commercially produced domestic dog and cat animal products. Prohibits dog and cat animal products moving in interstate commerce.
Declares that any such products unlawfully imported into the United States or shipped in interstate commerce shall be subject to seizure and forfeiture. Provides that the Secretary of Commerce shall enforce the provisions of this Act and may utilize, by agreement, the services of other Federal agencies or may designate officers of any State to enforce this Act.
Creates a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation and a criminal penalty of not more than $20,000 for each violation, and/or imprisonment for not more than one year.
Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
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