It was just announced that California Governor Jerry Brown just signed AB 376, the bill prohibiting the possession and sale of shark fins in the State of California, into law. F*#% YES!
http://blogs.kqed.or...-shark-fin-ban/
I am over the moon about this, as I'm sure are many of you. Kudos to everyone who had a part in making this happen. Let's hope this movement gains momentum around the world.
-Gina
California - We did it!
Started by gina, Oct 07 2011 12:39 PM
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Posted 07 October 2011 - 12:39 PM
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Posted 07 October 2011 - 01:46 PM
Great news indeed Gina. Thanks for the update.
Now all those fins in my freezer will go up and up in value!
Now all those fins in my freezer will go up and up in value!
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Posted 07 October 2011 - 08:46 PM
Wonderful news Gina!!! 
Cheers,
Steve
Cheers,
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Posted 08 October 2011 - 07:36 AM
Now I hope it is actually enforced! And hopefully other states follow the example.
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Posted 09 October 2011 - 11:15 AM
Great work Gina, Kevin & Liz Sullivan, the California chapter of Sharksavers, and the so many other people who took time out of their lives to view the bigger picture.
Thank you!
Thank you!
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Posted 09 October 2011 - 10:26 PM
Such an amazing accomplishment!! Well done, huge win for the sharks!!
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