SB 2232/HB 2296 Combats the Bear Parts Trade [2012]

in Hawaii

Update (August 2012): The bill has been signed into law.

Update (July 2012): This bill has passed both houses of the state Legislature and awaits the signature of Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who has declared that he will sign it into law.

Bill description: This bill was drafted by Born Free USA. It would make it illegal to purchase, sell, transport or deliver any product, item or substance containing, labeled or advertised as containing bear gallbladder or bile.

Read the full text of the bill here.

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