7 U.S.C. § 2135

Time period for disposal of dogs or cats by dealers or exhibitors

No dealer or exhibitor shall sell or otherwise dispose of any dog or cat within a period of five business days after the acquisition of such animal or within such other period as may be specified by the Secretary: Provided , That operators of auction sales subject to section 2142 of this title shall not be required to comply with the provisions of this section.

( Pub. L. 89–544, § 5 , Aug. 24, 1966 , 80 Stat. 351 ; Pub. L. 91–579, § 6 , Dec. 24, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1561 .)