How to Challenge a USDA AWA License Suspension in California for Alleged Humane Handling Violations
A USDA Animal Welfare Act (AWA) license suspension can take effect immediately, but California exhibitors and dealers typically have a right to administrative review and a hearing process before long-term loss becomes final. Humane-handling allegations often hinge on documentation, video, veterinary records, and whether the USDA proved a “willful” or “repeated” noncompliance. This article explains […]