California Foie Gras Ban Campaign
2004–2019wonlegislative
SB 1520 signed 2004, effective 2012. Enjoined 2015, reinstated 2019.
Outcome
SB 1520 signed 2004, effective 2012. Enjoined 2015, reinstated 2019.
Phases (4)
Legislative Push
2004SB 1520 introduced by Sen. John Burton, signed by Gov. Schwarzenegger with 7.5-year phase-in
Law signed
Phase-in Period
2004Producers given until July 2012 to comply. Sonoma Foie Gras continued until deadline.
Ban takes effect July 2012
Legal Challenges
2012Producers and chefs challenge ban in federal court. Judge Drozd enjoins ban Jan 2015.
Ban temporarily blocked
Appeals & Reinstatement
20159th Circuit reverses. SCOTUS declines cert. Ban reinstated Sep 2017 then fully effective.
Ban permanently restored
Participants
- organized Farm Sanctuary