Washington and Denver voters approve ban on foie gras

Voters in Washington, D.C. and Denver have approved measures to ban the sale of foie gras produced through force-feeding.

In Washington, approximately 73 percent of voters supported the ban. In Denver, the measure passed with roughly 66.5 percent of the vote. The regulations target the commercial sale of duck and goose liver produced via the traditional fattening process.

Businesses that violate these rules, including restaurants and grocery stores, could face significant fines. In Washington, penalties are expected to range between 1,000 and 5,000 dollars per violation, with the possibility of suspended operating licenses for repeat offenders.