Saturday, 15 December 2018

It’s now illegal to use elephants in traveling circuses in New Jersey

It’s now illegal to use elephants in traveling circuses in New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed “Nosey’s Law” on Friday, making it illegal to use wild and exotic animals, such as elephants, in traveling animal acts like circuses and carnivals. The law, named after a 36-year-old African elephant that suffered abuse during its time with a traveling circus, passed the New Jersey Senate with a 36-0 vote, and the state Assembly with a 71-3 vote, last month.

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