California Law Bans SeaWorld Orca Shows

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Gov. Jerry Brown is approving legislation requiring SeaWorld to follow through on its plan to end killer whale breeding and entertainment shows.
The Democratic governor said Tuesday he’s signed a budget bill codifying SeaWorld’s plans in state law.
A provision if SB839 makes it a crime for an individual or corporation to breed orcas in captivity, punishable by a fine of up to $100,000.
SeaWorld announced in March that it was no longer breedi