adjective

• Denoting legislation that prohibits covert documentation or investigation of conditions in the farming industry (used chiefly by opponents of such legislation)

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  • ‘a handful of states have introduced ag-gag bills that make it illegal to take photographs or videos of farms without farmer consent’
  • ‘Mackay says ag-gag laws may also be ineffective because of the determination of animal rights activists.’
  • ‘In New York a similar 'ag-gag' bill was announced later.’
  • ‘The press release maintains these "ag-gag laws" will "perpetuate animal abuse".’
  • ‘"The Canadian agriculture sector is committed to opening the barn door, not closing it, and 'ag-gag' laws would contradict that commitment."’
  • ‘Iowa, Utah and Missouri passed "ag-gag" bills last year.’
  • ‘Kentucky is the most recent state to throw out an ag-gag proposal following rejections in 11 other states.’
  • ‘In several states, harsh regulations known as "ag-gag" laws criminalize unauthorized photography inside these facilities.’
  • ‘She was on public property while recording the video, but ag-gag laws treat trespassing and recording on facility property as a crime.’
  • ‘The first-ever ag-gag prosecution, involving a woman who took roadside videos of cows at a slaughterhouse, was announced this week.’
  • ‘In Tennessee, where undercover videos have spotlighted chicken farms, an ag-gag bill is now awaiting the Governor's decision.’