AWA Flashcards
What is the definition of the term ‘person’?
Includes any individual, partnership, firm, joint stock company, corporation, association, trust, estate, or other legal entity
This term encompasses various forms of legal entities.
Who does the term ‘Secretary’ refer to?
The Secretary of Agriculture of the United States or his representative who is an employee of the United States Department of Agriculture
The Secretary plays a key role in regulating agricultural practices.
What does the term ‘commerce’ mean?
Trade, traffic, transportation, or other commerce, including:
* Between a place in a State and any place outside of such State
* Between points within the same State but through any place outside thereof
* Within any territory, possession, or the District of Columbia
Commerce can also refer to activities that affect trade.
What is included in the term ‘State’?
Means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, or any other territory or possession of the United States
This definition is essential for legal jurisdiction.
What does ‘research facility’ refer to?
Any school (except an elementary or secondary school), institution, organization, or person that uses or intends to use live animals in research, tests, or experiments
Must purchase or transport live animals in commerce or receive federal funding for research.
Define the term ‘dealer’.
Any person who, in commerce, for compensation or profit, delivers for transportation, transports, buys, sells, or negotiates the purchase or sale of:
* Any dog or other animal for research, teaching, exhibition, or as a pet
* Any dog for hunting, security, or breeding purposes
Excludes retail pet stores unless they sell animals to research facilities.
What is the definition of ‘animal’ under the law?
Any live or dead dog, cat, monkey, guinea pig, hamster, rabbit, or other warm-blooded animal as determined by the Secretary
Excludes birds, rats, mice bred for research, and horses not used for research.
What does the term ‘exhibitor’ mean?
Any person exhibiting animals purchased in commerce or whose distribution affects commerce
Includes carnivals, circuses, and zoos, but excludes certain pet owners and agricultural fairs.
Who is considered an ‘intermediate handler’?
Any person engaged in a business receiving custody of animals in connection with their transportation in commerce, excluding dealers or research facilities
This category is important for regulatory compliance.
Define ‘carrier’.
The operator of any airline, railroad, motor carrier, shipping line, or other enterprise engaged in transporting animals for hire
Carriers are critical in the logistics of animal transportation.
What is meant by ‘Federal agency’?
An Executive agency as defined in section 105 of title 5, particularly concerning research facilities receiving federal awards for animal research
Federal agencies oversee compliance with animal welfare regulations.
What constitutes a ‘Federal award for the conduct of research’?
Any mechanism including a grant, award, loan, contract, or cooperative agreement providing federal funds for research involving animals
This funding is essential for conducting regulated animal research.
What is the definition of ‘quorum’?
A majority of the Committee members
A quorum is necessary for the Committee’s decisions to be valid.
What does the term ‘Committee’ refer to?
The Institutional Animal Committee established under section 2143(b)
This committee is responsible for overseeing animal research ethics and compliance.
What is a ‘Federal research facility’?
Each department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States that uses live animals for research or experimentation
These facilities are subject to strict regulations regarding animal welfare.
