7 U.S.C. § 2148: Importation of live dogs

The term “importer” means any person who, for purposes of resale, transports into the United States puppies from a foreign country. The term “resale” includes any transfer of ownership or control of an imported dog of less than 6 months of age to another person, for more than de minimis consideration. is in good health; has received all necessary vaccinations; and is at least 6 months of age, if imported for resale. research purposes; or veterinary treatment. Paragraph (1)(C) shall not apply to the lawful importation of a dog into the State of Hawaii from the British Isles, Australia, Guam, or New Zealand in compliance with the applicable regulations of the State of Hawaii and the other requirements of this section, if the dog is not transported out of the State of Hawaii for purposes of resale at less than 6 months of age. The Secretary, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall promulgate such regulations as the Secretaries determine to be necessary to implement and enforce this section. be subject to penalties under section 2149 of this title ; and provide for the care (including appropriate veterinary care), forfeiture, and adoption of each applicable dog, at the expense of the importer.