[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 9, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2006]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 9CFR2.128]

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                  TITLE 9--ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
 
  CHAPTER I--ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF 
                               AGRICULTURE
 
PART 2_REGULATIONS--Table of Contents
 
                         Subpart I_Miscellaneous
 
Sec. 2.128  Inspection for missing animals.

    Each dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler and carrier shall 
allow, upon request and during business hours, police or officers of 
other law enforcement agencies with general law enforcement authority 
(not those agencies whose duties are limited to enforcement of local 
animal regulations) to enter his or her place of business to inspect 
animals and records for the purpose of seeking animals that are missing, 
under the following conditions:
    (a) The police or other law officer shall furnish to the dealer, 
exhibitor, intermediate handler or carrier a written description of the 
missing animal and the name and address of its owner before making a 
search.
    (b) The police or other law officer shall abide by all security 
measures required by the dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler or 
carrier to prevent the spread of disease, including the use of sterile 
clothing, footwear, and masks where required, or to prevent the escape 
of an animal.