A NEW STATE LAW BANS THE SALE OF IVORY IN ILLINOIS.
ACCORDING TO THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES, MORE THAN 30 THOUSAND ELEPHANTS ARE KILLED BY POACHERS EACH YEAR FOR THEIR TUSKS. REPRESENTATIVE MARTY MOYLAN OF DES PLAINES SPONSORED THE BILL IN THE HOUSE, SAYING THE ANIMALS NEED TO BE PROTECTED.
THE BAN ALSO APPLIES TO THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF RHINOCEROS HORNS. ANTIQUE WEAPONS OR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS THAT CONTAIN IVORY ARE EXEMPT UNDER THE NEW LAW.
