Title 7 — AgricultureRelease 119-73

§8305 Interstate movement

Title 7 › Chapter CHAPTER 109— - ANIMAL HEALTH PROTECTION › § 8305

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary can ban or limit moving animals, items, or vehicles across state lines. The Secretary can also bar using certain vehicles or places for those moves when needed to stop livestock pests or diseases from spreading.

Full Legal Text

Title 7, §8305

Agriculture — Source: USLM XML via OLRC

The Secretary may prohibit or restrict—

(1)the movement in interstate commerce of any animal, article, or means of conveyance if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent the introduction or dissemination of any pest or disease of livestock; and

(2)the use of any means of conveyance or facility in connection with the movement in interstate commerce of any animal or article if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent the introduction or dissemination of any pest or disease of livestock.

Reference

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Citation

7 U.S.C. § 8305

Title 7 — Agriculture

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73