“To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit breeding of dogs for research purposes, and for other purposes.”
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This section prohibits breeding dogs for research purposes, commercial distribution of such dogs, and acquiring, receiving, or using them for research. It bars the Secretary of Agriculture from issuing or renewing licenses or registrations authorizing these activities and requires suspension or revocation for violations. It establishes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per dog, rising to $40,000 for repeated violations, with an aggregate cap of $500,000 per inspection. It requires persons holding dogs bred for research as of enactment to offer them for adoption instead of euthanasia. It directs the Secretary to issue implementing regulations within 180 days and applies the changes beginning 180 days after enactment.