The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected an appeal by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) to reverse California’s Proposition 12 measure.
The industry group argued the measure was unconstitutional, but the court ruled the proposition does not discriminate against out-of-state pork producers because it treats all private companies the same. IPPA also argued Prop 12 is a violation of the Packers and Stockyards Act because it favors California producers, but the court said the law does not require preference to producers based on their location.
