Showdown at City Hall: Battling Over New York’s Proposed Fur, Shearling Ban

New York City’s proposal to ban the sale of new fur and shearling apparel and accessories is shaping up to be an all-out battle. Furriers, designers and other New York-based links in the supply chain are expected to square off against animal-rights activists and other pro-ban supporters at a public hearing at City Hall this afternoon. Should New York City go forward, it would become the largest in the U.S. to ban the sale of new fur apparel and accessories. The term fur applies to any animal skin, in whole or in part, with the hair, fleece or fur fibers attached, according to the proposed legislation. Fendi’s fur-trimmed leather sandals.  Courtesy Photo The bill was put forward by Council Speaker Corey Johnson, and City Council members Mark Levine, Fernando Cabrera, Justin Brannan, Helen Rosenthal and Robert Holden. If approved, violations would be punished by a civil penalty of no more than $500 for the first violation, and no less than $500, but no more than $1,500 for subsequent ones. Fur apparel sold or offered for sale would be subject to seizure and forfeiture. Used fur apparel and fur apparel that is worn as a matter of religious custom would be exempt. If approved, the proposal

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