Many retailers are also ending fur sales. In mid-October, Macy’s (American’s department store) announced it will stop fur from all its stores by the end of 2020. The stores will also close all fur vaults and salons. Other fashion brands such as Prada, Gucci, Michael Kors and Burberry have taken similar steps in recent years.

A. But we are doing more than that.

B. California is taking the lead in protecting animals.

C. Similar laws have been carried out globally already.

D. And that in turn will leave many people unemployed.

E. Two other California cities had already banned fur sales.

F. Not surprisingly, the ban is welcomed by animal rights activists.

G. The ban applies to clothing, shoes, handbags and other things that contain fur.