Update: Sadly, this bill did not complete the legislative process.
Bill Description: If passed, this bill would require that sellers of fur garments include a label disclosing the type of animal whose fur was used in the garment as well as the country of origin (if imported). Federal law requires that garments made entirely or partly with fur must have a label disclosing certain data; however, that law does not apply to fur trim or fur products that are sold for $150 or less. H. 834 would close that loophole in Maryland by applying to all fur garments, regardless of the price.
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Fur trim and low-budget garments account for a significant percentage of the fur sold in the U.S. today. Consumers have a right to know the source of fur clothing. In addition, the fact that fur trim and low-budget items do not have to be labeled has caused confusion among consumers, who may assume that an item is faux fur when in fact it is real fur.