DESCRIPTION:
This bill would prohibit the sale or offer for sale of fur apparel, except used fur apparel and fur apparel that is worn as a matter of religious custom. Violations would be punished by a civil penalty of no more than $500 for the first violation, and no less than $500, but no more than $1,500 for subsequent violations. Fur apparel offered for sale, and revenue generated from the sale of fur apparel, would be subject to forfeiture.

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The New York City Council City Hall
New York, NY 10007
Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business
Licensing
Rafael L. Espinal, Jr., Chair
Members: Justin L. Brannan, Margaret S. Chin, Peter A. Koo,
Karen Koslowitz, Brad S. Lander and Keith Powers
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 1:00 PM Council Chambers - City Hall
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of
New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale of fur apparel
Int 1476-2019
Proposed Int. No. 1476-A