USDA animal dealer charged under AWA Frankfort, IN (US) Incident Date: Friday, Jan 31, 1997 County: Clinton Local Map: available Disposition: USDA Citation Person of Interest: Jack D Stowers Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

Case ID: 6158 Classification: Neglect / Abandonment View more cases in IN (US) Login to Watch this Case

In February 1997, the U.S. Department of Agriculture granted Jack Stowers, an animal dealer in Frankfort, Ind., additional time to appeal a recent decision involving possible violations of the Animal Welfare Act.

Stowers now has until April 1 to appeal a USDA administrative law judge's decision in this case. If the decision is not appealed, Stowers will be fined $15,000 and will permanently lose his license to operate as a dealer under the AWA.

The AWA requires that regulated individuals and businesses provide animals with care and treatment according to the standards established by APHIS. Animals protected by the law must be provided with adequate housing, handling, sanitation, food, water, transportation, veterinary care, and shelter.

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