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U.S. Code as of:
01/03/05
Section 2159. Authority to apply for injunctions
(a) Request
Whenever the Secretary has reason to believe that any dealer,
carrier, exhibitor, or intermediate handler is dealing in stolen
animals, or is placing the health of any animal in serious danger
in violation of this chapter or the regulations or standards
promulgated thereunder, the Secretary shall notify the Attorney
General, who may apply to the United States district court in which
such dealer, carrier, exhibitor, or intermediate handler resides or
conducts business for a temporary restraining order or injunction
to prevent any such person from operating in violation of this
chapter or the regulations and standards prescribed under this
chapter.
(b) Issuance
The court shall, upon a proper showing, issue a temporary
restraining order or injunction under subsection (a) of this
section without bond. Such injunction or order shall remain in
effect until a complaint pursuant to section 2149 of this title is
issued and dismissed by the Secretary or until an order to cease
and desist made thereon by the Secretary has become final and
effective or is set aside on appellate review. Attorneys of the
Department of Agriculture may, with the approval of the Attorney
General, appear in the United States district court representing
the Secretary in any action brought under this section.
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