BILL NUMBER:  AB 1656
  VETOED	DATE: 09/25/2010




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 1656 without my signature.

This bill would prohibit the sale of any clothing made wholly or
partially of fur, regardless of the cost of the fur or price of the
product, unless a label with the type of animal fur used and its
origin is conspicuously displayed on the clothing.  It would provide
labeling options, exempt used clothing, protect merchants from
liability if a manufacturer certifies that the clothing meets this
requirement, and make violations of this requirement subject to
penalties.

I am concerned that this bill may increase costs to manufacturers
and/or merchants associated with labeling additional clothing
products.  In addition, the penalty structure that provides for a
penalty of $1,000 for each subsequent violation per article of
clothing is excessive.

For these reasons I cannot sign this bill.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger