Primary enclosures used to transport live birds.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 9

Any person subject to the Animal Welfare regulations (this part and parts 1 and 2 of this subchapter) must not transport or deliver for transport in commerce a bird unless the following requirements are met: (a) (1) The primary enclosure is strong enough to contain the bird securely and comfortably and to withstand the normal rigors of transportation; (2) The interior of the enclosure has no sharp points or edges and no protrusions that could injure the bird contained therein; (3) The bird 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 other persons or to animals nearby; (4) The bird can be easily and quickly removed from the enclosure in an emergency; (5) Unless the enclosure is permanently affixed to the conveyance, adequate handholds or other devices such as handles are provided on its exterior, and enable the enclosure to be lifted without tilting it, and ensure that anyone handling the enclosure will not be in contact with the bird 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 centimeters) 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 enclosur

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 9:§ 3.162