Post by: pianoman9701 on September 20, 2013, 10:01:13 AM
First Retail Store Fur Ban Goes into Effect in West Hollywood
Posted on September 20, 2013
Animal rights activists under the name “Fur Free West Hollywood” have succeeded in a campaign to ban the sale of fur in all West Hollywood retail stores. Beginning Saturday, September 21, 2013, West Hollywood retailers will become the only city in the U.S where it is illegal to sell clothing made with fur.
Retailers in West Hollywood will be given citations if caught selling fur items by the Code Compliance Department, according to California Apparel News. A ticket for a first offense will cost $200 with a $50 administrative fee, second offense $400 with the $50 administrative fee and a third offense would be $800. Three tickets in a calendar year could result in a misdemeanor for the shopkeeper.
The ban will specifically prohibit retailers from selling clothing made with fur, even small items such as gloves, hats, scarves and boots. Fur trimming on such items will also fall under this ban.
This is just the beginning for animal rights activists, as Fur Free West Hollywood is pushing their agenda on other cities.
- See more at: http://www.ussportsmen.org/antis/first-retail-store-fur-ban-goes-into-effect-in-west-hollywood/#sthash.8QOz5f6p.dpuf (http://www.ussportsmen.org/antis/first-retail-store-fur-ban-goes-into-effect-in-west-hollywood/#sthash.8QOz5f6p.dpuf)
Post by: huntrights on September 20, 2013, 10:27:30 AM
We all need to be very aware that these types of extremists will be relentless in pursuing their radical agendas. That is why it is very important to have our rights and freedoms solidly imbedded in the Constitution and laws of our country and states.
Post by: grundy53 on September 20, 2013, 10:54:13 AM
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Post by: snowpack on September 20, 2013, 11:08:04 AM
Another reason to hate California...When California went super loopy, it went rather quickly. Late 80's and early 90's California still had a great rep for fishing, hunting and firearms ownership. It seems to have had whackjobs in the Bay area for a long time, but nothing compared to now. Back around 1990 you could walk into a military exchange in San Diego and by an AK w/ammo, a six pack of beer and license/tag for deer and hogs. Now?????
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Post by: huntrights on September 20, 2013, 11:28:25 AM
All hunters, anglers, and gun owners absolutely must be active in protecting our heritage of hunting, fishing, and our right to keep and bear arms if we are to keep these rights and freedoms. It’s up to each of us as individuals to protect these rights and freedoms. Don’t think others will fight the battles for you; ALL of us need to be actively involved ALL of time. Be vigilant, ready, and willing to communicate to your representatives about protecting our rights and freedoms. Go to public meetings and speak to protect your rights and freedoms. Apathy and complacency (this means kicking back and doing nothing) will result in losing our rights and freedoms.
When you see ACTION ALERTS, please take ACTION and pass the ALERT on to your contact lists. The grassroots effort only works if ALL of us make it happen.