BendiNewsTest: California passes sweeping ban on rhino horns, elephant ivory to protect endangered animals

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Thursday, September 3, 2015

California passes sweeping ban on rhino horns, elephant ivory to protect endangered animals

Lawmakers in California passed a bill yesterday outlawing the sale of nearly all ivory and rhinoceros horn products in the state. This move is an attempt to reduce elephant and rhino poaching, which is threatening both species with extinction. The ban gives current owners of ivory products until next summer to sell the items, before facing hefty fines and jail time.