2016 US Code
Title 7 - Agriculture
Chapter 70 - Animal Cancer Research
Sec. 3901 - Congressional findings

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Citation 7 U.S.C. § 3901 (2016)
Section Name §3901. Congressional findings
Section Text

Congress finds that—

(a) basic research on malignant tumors or cancers is essential to protect the health of domestic animals, poultry, and wildlife, including birds;

(b) carcinogenic agents have not been adequately identified in domestic animals, poultry, and wildlife management;

(c) basic research in diagnosis, prevention, and control of malignant tumors in animals and birds has not been adequately coordinated;

(d) significant theories of a common factor in malignant tumors, such as chorionic gonadotropin, have not been pursued in depth;

(e) research on diagnosis, prevention, and control of cancer in animals and birds will be beneficial in identifying any common factors in human and animal malignant tumors, if such exist; and

(f) it is imperative for the Department of Agriculture and the National Institutes of Health to coordinate and consult with regard to the research authorized under this chapter to achieve the maximum benefits from such research.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 96–469, §2, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2235.)

Editorial Notes SHORT TITLE

Pub. L. 96–469, §1, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2235, provided: "That this Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the 'Animal Cancer Research Act'."

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 70 - ANIMAL CANCER RESEARCH
Sec. 3901 - Congressional findings
Contains section 3901
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Short Titles 'Animal Cancer Research Act'."
Statutes at Large References 94 Stat. 2235
Public Law References Public Law 96-469
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