Mink VIRUS Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Mink VIRUS Act prohibits the farming of mink for their fur, starting one year after enactment, and establishes a program to compensate fur farm owners as they transition out of the industry. The bill mandates humane euthanasia methods for mink termination and includes penalties for non-compliance. It also requires fur farm owners to provide a permanent easement prohibiting future fur farming on their property and establishes a USDA payment program to cover compliance costs and market value loss.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the farming of mink for fur starting one year after enactment.
- Establishes a compensation program for fur farm owners to cover compliance costs and market value loss.
- Requires humane mink termination methods, adhering to USDA and AVMA guidelines.
- Imposes civil penalties for violating the prohibition or termination requirements.
- Mandates fur farm owners provide a permanent easement prohibiting future fur farming.
- Requires USDA to establish and administer the compensation program.
- Sets a timeline for USDA to establish the payment program (180 days).
- Specifies the effective date for market value determination (day before enactment).
Who is affected
- Fur farm owners
- American mink farmers
- European mink farmers
- USDA
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
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