User:Bri/Washington octopus protection bill
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House Bill 1153, the Washington octopus protection bill is legislation passed in 2024 to prohibit octopus aquaculture in Washington (state). As of February 29, it was pending the governor's signature to become law. The bill was introduced by Representative Strom Peterson.[1] It is the first ban on octopus farming in the world.[2]
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[edit]- "Bill to ban octopus farming in Washington state heads to Gov. Inslee's desk". Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: WPDE-TV. February 29, 2024.
- Brett Davis (February 17, 2023). "Bill banning octopus farming in Washington state passes House committee". The Center Square.
- "House passes Peterson bill to ban Octopus farming in Washington". House Democrats (Washington Legislature). February 7, 2024.
- TOM HALE (February 29, 2024). "World-First Bans On Octopus Farming Are Being Considered By Some US States". IFL Science.
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