John Burton

te included veterinarians on both sides; the bill’s author (John Burton) famously said he’d like to force-feed the protesting chefs oatmeal to see how they like it, showing the charged atmosphere. The

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ards would make CA “leader in humane treatment”. Ban author John Burton’s retort (shoving oatmeal down chefs’ throats) is noted, highlighting the heated debate. Also quotes Artisan Farmers Alliance (p

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egislative win for animal advocates: the bill sponsor (Sen. John Burton) cited cruelty evidenced in investigations. The ban survived years of legal challenges (see below). SB-1520’s text explicitly fi

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egislation in 2004. In early 2004, California State Senator John Burton introduced SB 1520 to ban both the production and sale of foie gras from force-fed birds in the state. The law passed and was si

From Experiments to Duopoly: The Rise of Hudson Valley Foie Gras and La Belle (1990s–2004)— 4. Legal and Policy Environment (Pre-California Ban)