Animal Law
A basic guide to researching animal law issues.
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Government Agencies
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Marine Mammal CommissionAn independent government agency charged by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to further the conservation of marine mammals and their environment.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:
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Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response ProgramCoordinates emergency responses to sick, injured, distressed, or dead marine mammals.
U.S. Department of Agriculture:
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceResponsible for regulations managing marine mammals at public display facilities (i.e., aquaria and zoos) under the Animal Welfare Act.
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Animal Welfare Information Service (AWIS)Provides information, products and services related to the improved care and use of animals in research, testing, and teaching as described in the Animal Welfare Act.
U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service:
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Marine Mammals
Organizations
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American Bar Association. Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. Animal LawThe committee is dedicated to educating both members and non-members about animal law issues, engaging in public service projects, and providing members with various avenues to engage with others of similar interests.
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American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)Works on animal rescue and protection issues; founded as the first animal welfare organization in North America in 1866.
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American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)Representing more than 105,000 veterinary professionals, AVMA seeks to protect, promote, and advance the needs of all veterinarians and those they serve.
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Animal Law Resource CenterProvides access to legislation and legal matters pertaining to animals and the law.
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Animal Legal Defense FundFiles lawsuits to protect animals from harm, provides free legal assistance and training to prosecutors in their fight against animal cruelty, supports animal protection legislation, and provides resources and opportunities to law students and professionals to advance the field of animal law.
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Animal Welfare InstituteDedicated to reducing animal suffering caused by people.in the laboratory, on the farm, in commerce, at home, and in the wild.
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National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR)Founded in 1979, the NABR is a non-profit association dedicated to sound public policy for the humane use of animals in biomedical research, education, and testing.