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|Articles|March 1, 2012

Nebraska attempts to address animal rights groups

Omaha, Neb. - Nebraska lawmakers introduced a new bill that would make it a felony to seek employment at an animal facility with the intention of disrupting operations.

OMAHA, NEB. — Nebraska lawmakers introduced a new bill that would make it a felony to seek employment at an animal facility with the intention of disrupting operations.

Legislative Bill 915 would apply to agricultural production, livestock and farming facilities, as well as research facilities. The bill was introduced Jan. 10.


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