7 U.S.C. § 8309 — Veterinary accreditation program

Page 2195 TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE § 8310 1 See References in Text note below. (Pub. L. 107–171, title X, § 10409A, as added Pub. L. 113–79, title XII, § 12105, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 980; amended Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12101(b)–(d), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4937–4940.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(5), is Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, which was set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Govern- ment Organization and Employees, and was substan- tially repealed and restated in chapter 10 (§ 1001 et seq.) of Title 5 by Pub. L. 117–286, §§ 3(a), 7, Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4197, 4361. For disposition of sections of the Act into chapter 10 of Title 5, see Disposition Table pre- ceding section 101 of Title 5. AMENDMENTS 2018—Pub. L. 115–334, § 12101(b)(1), substituted ‘‘Ani- mal disease prevention and management’’ for ‘‘Na- tional animal health laboratory network’’ in section catchline. Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–334, § 12101(b)(2), (4), sub- stituted ‘‘National Animal Health Laboratory Net- work’’ for ‘‘Definition of eligible laboratory’’ in head- ing, inserted par. (1) designation and heading and sub- stituted ‘‘In this subsection,’’ for ‘‘In this section,’’, re- designated subsecs. (b) and (c) as pars. (2) and (3), re- spectively, and realigned margins. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 115–334, § 12101(b)(3)(B), redesig- nated pars. (1) to (3) of former subsec. (b) as subpars. (A) to (C), respectively, and realigned margins. Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 115–334, § 12101(b)(3)(A), re- designated subpars. (A) to (E) of former subsec. (b)(2) as cls. (i) to (v), respectively, and realigned margins. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–334, § 12101(b)(5), added subsec. (b). Former subsec. (b) redesignated (a)(2). Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 115–334, § 12101(c), added subsec. (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (a)(3). Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 115–334, § 12101(d), added sub- secs. (d) and (e) and struck out former subsec. (d) which authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018. § 8309. Veterinary accreditation program (a) In general The Secretary may establish a veterinary ac- creditation program that is consistent with this chapter, including the establishment of stand- ards of conduct for accredited veterinarians. (b) Consultation The Secretary shall consult with State animal health officials and veterinary professionals re- garding the establishment of the veterinary ac- creditation program. (c) Suspension or revocation of accreditation (1) In general The Secretary may, after notice and oppor- tunity for a hearing on the record, suspend or revoke the accreditation of any veterinarian accredited under this title 1 who violates this chapter. (2) Final order The order of the Secretary suspending or re- voking accreditation shall be treated as a final order reviewable under chapter 158 of title 28. (3) Summary suspension (A) In general The Secretary may summarily suspend the accreditation of a veterinarian whom the Secretary has reason to believe knowingly violated this chapter. (B) Hearings The Secretary shall provide the veteri- narian with a subsequent notice and an op- portunity for a prompt post-suspension hear- ing on the record. (d) Application of penalty provisions The criminal and civil penalties described in section 8313 of this title shall not apply to a vio- lation of this section that is not a violation of any other provision of this chapter. (Pub. L. 107–171, title X, § 10410, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 501.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this subtitle’’, meaning subtitle E (§§ 10401–10418) of title X of Pub. L. 107–171, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 494, which is classified principally to this chapter. For com- plete classification of subtitle E to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 8301 of this title and Tables. This title, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), is title X of Pub. L. 107–171, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 486. For complete classification of title X to the Code, see Tables. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS For transfer of functions of the Secretary of Agri- culture relating to agricultural import and entry in- spection activities under this chapter to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related ref- erences, see sections 231, 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6. § 8310. Cooperation (a) In general To carry out this chapter, the Secretary may cooperate with other Federal agencies, States or political subdivisions of States, national govern- ments of foreign countries, local governments of foreign countries, domestic or international or- ganizations, domestic or international associa- tions, Indian tribes, and other persons. (b) Responsibility The person or other entity cooperating with the Secretary shall be responsible for the au- thority necessary to carry out operations or measures— (1) on all land and property within a foreign country or State, or under the jurisdiction of an Indian tribe, other than on land and prop- erty owned or controlled by the United States; and (2) using other facilities and means, as deter- mined by the Secretary. (c) Screwworms (1) In general The Secretary may, independently or in co- operation with national governments of for- eign countries or international organizations or associations, produce and sell sterile screwworms to any national government of a