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Article: Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Irvin Warns Retailers Selling Live Fish.
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- April 13, 2000
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ATLANTA, April 13 /PRNewswire/ --
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is cautioning retailers who may be selling live fish without a license.
"It has come to our attention that there has been a recent trend where stores and florist shops are selling Betta, or Siamese Fighting Fish, as part of decorative flower arrangements," said Commissioner of Agriculture, Tommy Irvin. "If these retailers do not have a license to sell live animals, they are violating Georgia's Animal Protection Act and could face penalties."
Consumers are urged to ...