[Holding Period]

[Holding Period] Sec. 5. [7 U.S.C. 2135] No dealer or exhibitor shall sell or otherwise dispose of any dog or cat within a period of five business days after the acquisition of such animal or within such other period as may be specified by the Secretary: Provided, That operators of auction sales subject to section 12 of this Act shall not be required to comply with the provisions of this section.