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Standard Summary
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Goldie's Act would strengthen enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act by increasing inspection requirements, penalties, and interagency cooperation for animal protection violations.
Key Points
- 1Requires annual inspections of all regulated facilities
- 2Increases civil penalties to $10,000 per violation per day
- 3Mandates 24-hour reporting to state and local authorities
- 4Authorizes humane confiscation of animals in distress
- 5Establishes penalty guidelines based on business size and violation gravity
- 6Requires hearings within 21 days of notice
Impact Areas
Animal welfareUSDA enforcementResearch facilitiesAnimal dealers and exhibitorsState and local law enforcement
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