Animal exhibitor's license permanently suspended
Immokalee, FL (US)Incident Date: Saturday, Dec 31, 1994
County: Collier
Disposition: USDA Citation
Person of Interest: Frank Weed
In January of 1995, animal exhibitor Frank Weed & Florida Endangered Species Research Association, located in Immokalee Florida, agreed to surrender his USDA license and pay a civil penalty of $10,000 which is to be suspended provided that Weed does not violate the Act for a period of one year. Weed also agreed to be permanently disqualified from becoming licensed as an exhibitor. Charged with failing to:
Construct and maintain facilities for animal so that they are structurally sound, in good repair and appropriate for the animal involved
Store supplies of food so as to protect against contamination
Provide for the rapid elimination of excess water from housing facilities for animals
Provide animals kept outdoors with shelter from inclement weather
Keep food and water receptacles clean and sanitized
Maintain primary enclosures for animals in a clean and sanitary condition
Keep the premises clean and in good repair and free of accumulations of trash, junk, waster and discarded matter, and to control weeds, grasses, and bushes
Establish and maintain an effective program of pest control
Establish and maintain a program of adequate veterinary care and provide veterinary care to animals in need
Maintain records of the acquisition, disposition, description, and identification of animals.
References« FL State Animal Cruelty Map
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