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Consumer ProtectionCalifornia, USA

California Animal Fur Ban

Summary

In 2023, California became the first state in the nation to completely ban the sale, display, and manufacturing of new animal fur products.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    You cannot buy or sell new clothing, shoes, or accessories made from animal fur (like mink, fox, chinchilla, or rabbit) in any retail store in California.
  • 02.
    The ban applies to both physical storefronts and online sales shipped to California addresses.
  • 03.
    EXCEPTIONS: It is still legal to sell used/vintage fur at thrift stores or pawn shops. It is also legal to sell leather, cowhide, shearling, and sheepskin.
  • 04.
    You can still legally wear fur that you already own.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Retailers caught selling new fur can be fined $500 for the first violation, $750 for the second, and $1,000 for every subsequent violation.

Verified Citations

California Fish and Game Code Section 2023

Source
"It is unlawful to sell, offer for sale, display for sale, trade, or otherwise distribute for monetary or nonmonetary consideration a fur product in the state. It is unlawful to manufacture a fur product in the state for sale."