MINKS are Superspreaders Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Minks are Superspreaders Act, prohibits the captivity of mink in the United States for fur production, with some exceptions. It aims to phase out mink farming by requiring the purchase of privately owned mink farms by the Secretary of Agriculture. The bill also establishes a process for determining the value of these farms to facilitate the buy-out program. This legislation responds to concerns about mink farms as potential sources of disease outbreaks.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the sale, purchase, breeding, or possession of mink raised in captivity for fur production.
- Establishes a process for the Secretary of Agriculture to purchase privately owned mink farms.
- Determines the purchase price of mink farms based on the number of mink owned and infrastructure value.
- Exempts entities described in the Lacey Act Amendments from the captivity prohibition.
Who is affected
- Mink farmers
- Fur producers
- Animal welfare organizations
- The Department of Agriculture
- The public (due to disease concerns)
Notable changes
- Creates a federal ban on mink captivity for fur production.
- Provides a mechanism for the government to acquire mink farms.
- Addresses potential disease transmission risks associated with mink farming.
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