Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: October 10, 2024) |
Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries |
Chapter I - United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior |
SubChapter B - Taking, Possession, Transportation, Sale, Purchase, Barter, Exportation, and Importation of Wildlife and Plants |
Part 14 - Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife |
Subpart J - Standards for the Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals and Birds to the United States |
Specifications for Nonhuman Primates |
§ 14.122 - Food and water.
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§ 14.122 Food and water.
(a) A nonhuman primate shall be provided water suitable for drinking within 4 hours prior to commencement of transport to the United States unless the shipper's written instructions direct otherwise. A carrier shall provide suitable drinking water to any primate at least every 12 hours after acceptance for transport to the United States, unless instructed in writing to do so more frequently by the shipper.
(b) After acceptance for transport, and unless otherwise instructed in writing by the shipper, a carrier shall provide suitable food to any nonhuman primate at least once every 12 hours.