Prohibits mink farming for fur, compensates affected farmers, and mandates humane mink termination.
The Mink VIRUS Act bans mink farming for fur to safeguard public health and human safety. It mandates the cessation of mink farming operations within a year of enactment and requires humane termination methods for any remaining mink. The Act establishes a payment program for affected farmers, compensating them based on the cost of compliance and the market value of their mink farming assets. It also allocates $100 million for these payments and imposes civil penalties for non-compliance.
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