California bans octopus farming and the sale of farmed octopus products, citing animal welfare and environmental sustainability concerns
California has enacted a bill that bans octopus farming both on land and in water, while also prohibiting the sale of farmed octopus products within the state.
This legislation, known as the California Oppose Cruelty to Octopuses (OCTO) Act, was signed into law on Sept. 27 and marks the second law of its kind globally.