USDA
J/OHC
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

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BEFORE THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE

AWA Docket 16-0187

In re:
SNBL USA, LTD., a Washington
Corporation,

CONSENT DECISION AND
ORDER

Respondent.

This proceeding was instituted under the Animal Welfare Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. §
2131 et seq.) (AWA or Act), by a complaint filed by the Administrator, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture (APHIS), alleging that respondent
violated the Regulations and Standards issued pursuant to the Act (9 C.F.R. § 1.1 et seq.)
(Regulations and Standards). This decision is entered pursuant to the consent decision provisions
of the Rules of Practice applicable to this proceeding (7 C.F.R. § 1.138).
Respondent admits the jurisdictional allegations in the complaint and specifically admits
that the Secretary has jurisdiction in this matter, admits the remaining allegations as set forth
herein as findings of fact and conclusions of law, waives oral hearing and further procedure, and
consents and agrees to the entry of this decision for the purpose of settling this proceeding and
resolving all other AWA issues arising from noncompliances or deficiencies documented by
APHIS though December 2, 2016. Complainant agrees to the entry of this decision.

FINDINGS OF FACT
1.

SNBL USA, LTD., is a Washington corporation whose registered agent for service

of process is Mark Honda, 6605 Merrill Creek Pkwy, Everett, Washington 98203.
2.

At all times mentioned in the complaint, respondent was a dealer, as that term is

defined in the Act and Regulations, and held AWA license number 91-B-0078.

D

 3.

At all times mentioned in the complaint, respondent was a research facility, as that

term is defined in the Act and the Regulations, and held AWA registration number 91-R-0053.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Respondent having admitted the findings of fact set forth above, and the parties having
agreed to the entry of this decision, such decision will be entered.
ORDER
1.

Respondent, its agents and employees, successor and assigns, directly or through

any corporate or other device, shall cease and desist from violating the Act and the Regulations
and Standards.
2.

Respondent is assessed a civil penalty of $185,000 to be paid no later than

December 5, 2016, by wire transfer or by check made payable to the Treasurer of the United
States.
3.

AWA license number 91-B-0078 is suspended for 30 calendar days, beginning

December 22, 2016, and continuing thereafter until respondent has successfully passed APHIS
inspections at respondent's licensed sites, demonstrating to APHIS that it is in compliance with
the Act and the Regulations and Standards. APHIS shall, at a time that is mutually agreeable to
both parties, schedule compliance inspections to occur upon the conclusion of the 30 day
suspension period. Once respondent establishes that it is in compliance with the Act and the
Regulations and Standards, APHIS will file a motion for a supplemental order lifting the license
suspension.
The provisions of this order shall become effective immediately. Copies of this decision
shall be served upon the parties.

 SNBL USA, LTD., a Washington
corporation

By
'1 Samuel D. Jockel

Attorney for Complainant
Done at Vishington, D.C.,
This %ay of December 2016

Bobbie J pCitne
Chief Administrative Law Judge