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Council delays El Gallo poultry show permit amid H5N1 ban and rooster-fighting concerns

Yucaipa City Council · January 13, 2024
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Summary

Staff said California currently bans poultry expositions because of H5N1; councilors raised concerns about possible rooster-fighting imagery and alcohol sales. The council voted to return the permit for further vetting in 30 days.

Yucaipa—ity Council on Jan. 13 deferred action on a special-event permit for "El Gallo," a proposed poultry show at the Yucaipa Equestrian Arena, citing a statewide ban tied to H5N1 and concerns from council members about vendor practices and alcohol regulation.

Community Services staff explained the application and reported that "the state of California has put a ban on all California poultry and dairy cattle expositions, fairs, and shows due to the H5N1 influenza." Staff also said the applicant indicated plans to sell alcohol and would need an ABC license and…

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