Establishes New Standards for Confinement of Specified Farm Animals; Bans Sale of Noncomplying Products. Initiative Statute.

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Popular Title:  Prop 12 Primary Citation:  Proposition 12 (2018) Country of Origin:  United States Last Checked:  Date Adopted: 

Summary:

Documents:  Proposition 12 Ballot Measure.pdf CA Voter Guide 2018.pdf
According to the California General Election for Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Official Voter Guide, Proposition 12 proposes the following:
 
  • Establishes new minimum space requirements for confining veal calves, breeding pigs, and egg-laying hens.
  • Requires egg-laying hens be raised in cage-free environment after December 31, 2021.
  • Prohibits certain commercial sales of specified meat and egg products derived from animals confined in noncomplying manner.
  • Defines sales violations as unfair competition.
  • Creates good faith defense for sellers relying upon written certification by suppliers that meat and egg products comply with new confinement standards.
  • Requires State of California to issue implementing regulations

The voter guide (attached as a pdf) outlines the supporting and opposing arguments for the proposal. The guide also includes a visual figure showing the changes in minimum space requirements for the covered animals and when those go into effect. For more, see http://www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/12/
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