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STANDARDS FOR CONFINING FARM ANIMALS.
INITIATIVE STATUTE. |
SUMMARY Put on the Ballot by Petition Signatures
Requires that certain farm animals be allowed, for the majority of every day, to fully extend their limbs or wings, lie down, stand up and turn around. Limited exceptions apply. Fiscal Impact: Potential unknown decrease in state and local tax revenues from farm businesses, possibly in the range of several million dollars annually. Potential minor local and state enforcement and prosecution costs, partly offset by increased fine revenue.
WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS
YES A YES vote on this measure means: Beginning in 2015, state law would prohibit, with certain exceptions, the confinement on a farm of pregnant pigs, calves raised for veal, and egg-laying hens in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up, and fully extend their limbs. |
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NO A NO vote on this measure means: State law would not contain prohibitions specifically concerning the confinement of pregnant pigs, calves raised for veal, and egg-laying hens. |
ARGUMENTS
PRO YES on Prop. 2 protects animals, consumers, family farmers, and our environment. Animals deserve humane treatment. Denying them space to turn around or stretch their limbs is cruel and wrong. Supporters: Humane Society of the United States, California Veterinary Medical Association, Consumer Federation of America, Center for Food Safety.
www.YesOnProp2.org. |
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CON Proposition 2 is too RISKY. Californians enjoy safe, local, affordable eggs. A UC Davis study says Proposition 2 eliminates California egg production. Instead, our eggs will come from out-of-state and Mexico. Public health experts oppose Proposition 2 because it THREATENS increased human exposure to Salmonella and Bird Flu.
Vote No. |
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FOR
Jennifer Fearing
Yes on Prop. 2 – Californians for
Humane Farms
1700 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(323) 896-1126
info@YesOnProp2.org
www.YesOnProp2.org |
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AGAINST
Californians for SAFE Food
P.O. Box 71541
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 362-9539
www.safecaliforniafood.org |
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