The Secretary of Agriculture is responsible for approving the giving away of a live animal (vertebrate) in the following cases when given: As a prize or an inducement to enter a contest, game, or other competition; or As an inducement to enter a place of amusement; As an incentive to enter into a business agreement when an animal is offered for the purpose of attracting trade. Approval for giving away a live animal is not required when the animal is given away: As an agricultural project; For a conservation purpose; For slaughter.