((a)) ** In general** Except as provided in subsection (c), no person may—
((1)) knowingly slaughter a dog or cat for human consumption; or
((2)) knowingly ship, transport, move, deliver, receive, possess, purchase, sell, or donate—
((A)) a dog or cat to be slaughtered for human consumption; or
((B)) a dog or cat part for human consumption.
((b)) ** Scope** Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to conduct—
((1)) in or affecting interstate commerce or foreign commerce; or
((2)) within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
((c)) ** Exception for Indian tribes** The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to an Indian (as defined in ) carrying out any activity described in subsection (a) for the purpose of a religious ceremony.section 5304 of title 25
((d)) ** Penalty** Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to a fine in an amount not greater than $5,000 for each violation.
((e)) ** Effect on State law** Nothing in this section—
((1)) limits any State or local law or regulation protecting the welfare of animals; or
((2)) prevents a State or unit of local government from adopting and enforcing an animal welfare law or regulation that is more stringent than this section.