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Wildlife:
Each state also has wildlife protection laws, as well as laws regarding
the time and manner under which it is sanctioned to kill wildlife
through hunting and fishing.
Wild animal performance bans: Some states regulate the use of
wild animals in performances. In 2017, Illinois and New York passed
the country’s first statewide bans on the use of elephants in
entertainment. This is generally seen as the beginning of a more
widespread trend.
Farmed animals:
While farmed animals are often left out of state animal protection
laws, a number of states have adopted measures to limit the use of
“intensive confinement” farming practices. Such practices entail
confining animals in restraints that are so small the animals often
can’t fully stand up or move around. Chickens and hens kept in battery
cages don’t have room to stretch their wings.
Local animal protection laws: Many other companion animal
protection measures are enacted and enforced at the local level. For
example, hundreds of cities and counties have retail pet sale bans like
California’s and Maryland’s.