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Fur Labeling

Bill Number: MD H.B. 208 & S.B. 342
Bill Status: Passed Senate
HSUS Position: Support
Bill Sponsor(s): Del. Tom Hucker (D, 20)
Sen. Catherine Pugh (D, 40)
Legislature Status: Adjourned

Requires all garments containing fur to be labeled with the species of animal and country of origin.

>> Click here to learn what happened to this bill.

	Dog and Cat Fur: Aftermath of an HSUS Investigation
	Fur-Free Campaign
	Holiday Shoppers Beware: Six Major Retailers Selling Real Fur as Faux
	Tests Show Major Retailers Are Selling Mislabeled Fur Coats

	Text and Status of H.B. 208
	Text and Status of S.B. 342



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