Alligator skin, human clones and other things that are banned in the US since 2020

January 1 is a popular time for the entry into force of new laws and bans. Edition NY Times decided to recall what restrictions would come into effect in the United States or individual states in 2020.

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California lawmakers have made their fashionable decision: crocodile handbags are now out of fashion. Alligator leather boots, too. But for Louisiana, the main national producer of leather items from these reptiles, the struggle has just begun.

The state attorney general filed a federal lawsuit to prevent California from banning the use of alligator and crocodile leather products in 2020. Last week, a federal judge agreed to temporarily block the new law, therefore, Louisiana and California will resolve their disputes in a US court.

Every year on January 1, hundreds of new state and federal laws come into force in the country. Many of them are quite acceptable, but some are controversial, and not only in the fashion world.

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Since early 2020, Arkansas will ban state-sponsored human cloning, and Illinois will legalize marijuana. Texas will try to save lives in school shootings, but without taking action on weapons.

Arkansas lawmakers have voted to ban state funding for human cloning studies or destructive embryos. The state said that "the prospect of creating a new human life solely for exploitation or destruction was condemned for moral reasons as a manifestation of deep disrespect for human life."

The new law will also block funds from state educational institutions involved in stem cell research using embryos. In vitro fertilization, however, will not be affected.

Arizona, Maryland and Missouri prohibit the use of state funds to pay for reproductive cloning, while North Dakota, South Dakota and Oklahoma - only these states prohibit all forms of human cloning.

Prohibition of alligator products

The state should have banned all goods made from alligator or crocodile leather, including popular shoes and bags. But the Louisiana attorney general’s office did not file a lawsuit, and a federal judge did not rule.

“The temporary restraining order is the first step in protecting Louisiana's alligator industry, which creates jobs, supports our economy and contributes to much-needed coastal restoration efforts,” said Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana.

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According to the Louisiana Advisory Council, the state is the leading US producer of alligator hides. In 2017, this industry brought the state nearly 100 million dollars.

In California, it is still forbidden to sell or import products and cosmetics into its territory if they are tested on animals.

Cash collateral liquidation

New York will be the last state to eliminate cash bail for offenses and non-violent crimes, as a result of which more than 40 percent of prisoners can go free, according to the Center for Judicial Innovation.

A security deposit may be established for individuals charged with more violent crimes, including sexual offenses, domestic violence, forgery of witnesses and conspiracy to commit murder. When deciding on the feasibility of a surety in these cases, judges must still consider the financial solvency of the defendant.

Over the past few years, some states have taken similar steps as part of efforts to reduce the criminalization of poverty. California was the first state to completely abolish cash collateral last year. New Jersey also almost eliminated cash collateral, while New Mexico minimized its use.

Prohibition of selection of candidates based on their salary

Employers in New Jersey will be prohibited from selecting candidates based on their past salaries, payment history, or asking them about their past earnings. The rule is intended to eliminate the difference in pay for male and female labor and ensure equal pay. Seventeen states, including California, Hawaii, and Maine, have passed similar laws.

Gift Cards, Composting and Zero Emission Cars

Some new laws will not enter into force until the summer. Starting July 1, Washington state businesses will not be allowed to indicate gift card expiration dates. The new law will protect recipients if they do not use their gift cards in a timely manner and service charges will no longer be allowed.

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Since July 1, residents of Vermont are prohibited from throwing peels, eggshells, seeds, bones, seeds, coffee grounds, loose tea, butter and other food waste into the landfill starting July 1. In accordance with the law on universal recycling, carrier companies will be required to provide scrap collection services to all residents and enterprises. Supermarkets and restaurants will also need composting throughout the state.

Car owners in several states, including California, Hawaii, Kansas, and Alabama, will pay new-year car registration fees. It is expected that due to the growing trend of green technologies, these special fees (from $ 50 to $ 200) will compensate for lost tax revenues for gasoline, which are paid for the modernization and repair of roads and bridges across the country.

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