Atlanta City Council passes limited ban on bullhooks
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PETA protested use of the bullhook on Friday in Atlanta.
Atlanta City Council passed an ordinance preventing the use of bullhooks on elephants, but only when they are used to break, scar or otherwise damage the animal's skin.
Fulton County, which has the contract to enforce animal control in the city of Atlanta, has banned the bullhook.
They had warned that if the city council did not take action against the bullhook, they would cease animal control services in the city by the end of the month.
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PETA protested use of the bullhook on Friday in Atlanta.
