Primary enclosures used to transport nonhuman primates.

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 nonhuman primate unless it is contained in a primary enclosure, such as a compartment, transport cage, carton, or crate, and the following requirements are met: (a) (1) The primary enclosure is strong enough to contain the nonhuman primate 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 animal contained in it; (3) The nonhuman primate 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 the animal, or to persons or animals nearby; (4) The nonhuman primate can be easily and quickly removed from the enclosure in an emergency; (5) The doors or other closures that provide access into the enclosure are secured with animal-proof devices that prevent accidental opening of the enclosure, including opening by the nonhuman primate; (6) 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; (7) Any material, treatment, paint, preservative, or other chemical used in or

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 9:§ 3.87