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Foie Gras

Bill Number: MD S.B. 599 & H.B. 1137
Bill Status: Withdrawn
HSUS Position: Support
Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. Joan Carter Conway (D, 43)
Del. Tanya Thornton Shewell (R, 5A)
Legislature Status: Adjourned

Prohibits the force-feeding of birds for the production of foie gras; prohibits the sale of foie gras produced by force-feeding of birds; prohibits restaurants from serving foie gras produced by force-feeding of birds.

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	An HSUS Report: The Welfare of Animals in the Foie Gras Industry
	Foie Gras
	Foie Gras: Disgraceful "Delicacy"
	Force-Fed Abuse

	Text of S.B. 599
	Text of H.B. 1137



	Foie Gras

	Forced Feeding at Hudson Valley