Washington HB1735 prohibits force-feeding birds to produce foie gras and bans the sale of foie gras.
Washington HB1735 prohibits the force-feeding of birds to enlarge their livers for foie gras production. It bans selling, possessing, transporting, or distributing foie gras or products containing foie gras produced through force-feeding. Violators face civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation and $1,000 per day for continuing violations, with funds deposited into the state general fund. The act takes effect January 1, 2028.
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