Born Free USA-Sponsored California Bill Would Ban the Sale of Animals at Swap Meets and Flea Markets

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On Feb. 13, 2013, California Assemblymember Roger Dickinson (D-Sacramento) announced introduction of AB 339. The bill would prohibit the sale of animals at swap meets and flea markets in order to prevent the suffering of animals, protect consumers, and eliminate the public health and safety risks and potential threats of disease outbreaks associated with such sales.

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