Primary enclosures used to transport live dogs and cats.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 9

Any person subject to the Animal Welfare regulations (9 CFR parts 1, 2, and 3) must not transport or deliver for transport in commerce a dog or cat unless the following requirements are met: (a) (1) The primary enclosure is strong enough to contain the dogs and cats securely and comfortably and to withstand the normal rigors of transportation; (2) The interior of the primary enclosure has no sharp points or edges and no protrusions that could injure the animal contained in it; (3) The dog or cat is at all times securely contained within the enclosure and cannot put any part of its body outside the enclosure in a way that could result in injury to itself, to handlers, or to persons or animals nearby; (4) The dog or cat can be easily and quickly removed from the enclosure in an emergency; (5) Unless the enclosure is permanently affixed to the conveyance, adequate devices such as handles or handholds are provided on its exterior, and enable the enclosure to be lifted without tilting it, and ensure that anyone handling the enclosure will not come into physical contact with the animal contained inside; (6) Unless the enclosure is permanently affixed to the conveyance, it is clearly marked on top and on one or more sides with the words “Live Animals,” in letters at least 1 inch (2.5 cm.) high, and with arrows or other markings to indicate the correct upright position of the primary enclosure; (7) Any material, treatment, paint, preservative, or other chemical used in or on the encl

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 9:§ 3.15