Applicable federal statutes 2 animals for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment, except that the term ”animal fighting venture” shall not be deemed to include any activity the primary purpose of which involves the use of one or more animals in hunting another animal; (2) the term ”instrumentality of interstate commerce” means any written, wire, radio, television or other form of communication in, or using a facility of, interstate commerce; (3) the term ”State” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States; 3 (4) the term ”animal” means any live bird, or any live mammal, except man. (h) Relationship to other provisions The conduct by any person of any activity prohibited by this section shall not render such person subject to the other sections of this chapter as a dealer, exhibitor, or otherwise. (i) Conflict with State law (1) In general The provisions of this chapter shall not supersede or otherwise invalidate any such State, local, or municipal legislation or ordinance relating to animal fighting ventures except in case of a direct and irreconcilable conflict between any requirements thereunder and this chapter or any rule, regulation, or standard hereunder. (2) Omitted (j) Criminal penalties The criminal penalties for violations of subsection (a), (b), (c), or (e) are provided in section 49 of title 18. TITLE 18. USC, PART I, CHAPTER 3, § 49 § 49. Enforcement of animal fighting prohibitions Whoever violates subsection (a), (b), (c), or (e) of section 26 of the Animal Welfare Act shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both, for each violation. Investigating Animal Cruelty 83
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