Goldie’s Act amends the Animal Welfare Act to enhance enforcement against violations.

Goldie’s Act amends the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement against violations. It mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to inspect and investigate animal dealers, exhibitors, and research facilities to determine compliance with the Act. The Secretary can impose civil penalties for violations, with each day of a violation considered a separate offense. The Act also requires the Secretary to provide records of violations to relevant animal control officials within 24 hours. It allows for the confiscation and humane destruction of animals found to be suffering due to violations.

Goldie’s Act amends the Animal Welfare Act to enhance enforcement against violations.

Goldie’s Act amends the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement against violations. It mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to inspect and investigate animal dealers, exhibitors, and research facilities to determine compliance with the Act. The Secretary can impose civil penalties for violations, with each day of a violation considered a separate offense. The Act also requires the Secretary to provide records of violations to relevant animal control officials within 24 hours. It allows for the confiscation and humane destruction of animals found to be suffering due to violations.