Repeal of the extension of the prohibition on animal fighting to US territories.
This bill aims to repeal the extension of the federal prohibition on animal fighting to United States territories. The Act introduces a special rule regarding fighting ventures involving live birds in states where it would not be in violation of the law. In such cases, sponsoring or exhibiting a bird in a fighting venture is unlawful under federal law only if the person knew that any bird in the venture was bought, sold, or transported in interstate or foreign commerce for the purpose of participation in the fighting venture.
Key points
Repeal of Extension: The bill repeals provisions extending the prohibition on animal fighting to US territories.
Special Rule for Birds: In states where bird fighting does not violate the law, federal liability applies only if the bird was involved in interstate or foreign commerce for the purpose of fighting.
Code Amendments: The Act introduces editorial changes and redesignates subsections in the Animal Welfare Act and Title 18 of the United States Code.
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