Louisiana sues California over alligator ban (1 Viewer)

[Optimus Prime]

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is suing the state of California over its decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important Louisiana industry and ultimately could hurt the state’s wetlands.

In a lawsuit filed Thursday, Louisiana said the economy surrounding alligators has played a key role in bringing back the American alligator population and is an important factor in protecting wetlands and other species besides alligators that depend on the wetlands.

“California has nevertheless attempted to destroy the market for American alligator products notwithstanding the fact that no such alligators live in California,” the lawsuit says...........

Louisiana sues California over alligator ban

Louisiana is suing the state of California over a law banning the import and sale of alligator products.

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[zeetes]

damn california hippies.

 

[Charlie Brizzown]

Backwards arse state.

 

[superchuck500]

Sounds like a “dormant commerce clause” case.

Dormant Commerce Clause - Wikipedia

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[DadsDream]

Mega-wealthy shoppers on Rodeo Drive should be free to purchase Gucci alligator bags, shoes and loafers!
Free the mega-wealthy shoppers of California!

 

[DCSaints_Fan]

I didn't know a state could actually ban a product from being imported, I thought that falls under interstate commerce.

 

[Brad Mojo]

I didn't know a state could actually ban a product from being imported, I thought that falls under interstate commerce.

Because California.