Rhode Island S2353 prohibits force-feeding poultry to create force-fed products and bans their sale.

Rhode Island S2353 aims to protect public health and welfare by prohibiting the force-feeding of poultry to create products like foie gras and banning their sale. The act defines force-fed poultry products as those resulting from force-feeding birds to enlarge their livers. Violations carry a civil penalty of $500 per occurrence, with each day of a continuing violation treated as a separate offense. The law takes effect on January 1, 2027.

Rhode Island S2353 prohibits force-feeding poultry to create force-fed products and bans their sale.

Rhode Island S2353 aims to protect public health and welfare by prohibiting the force-feeding of poultry to create products like foie gras and banning their sale. The act defines force-fed poultry products as those resulting from force-feeding birds to enlarge their livers. Violations carry a civil penalty of $500 per occurrence, with each day of a continuing violation treated as a separate offense. The law takes effect on January 1, 2027.