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Where, exactly, is it a misdemeanor to kill a butterfly?

Question #60073. Asked by romeomikegolf.
Last updated Aug 30 2016.

base_hex
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base_hex
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"It is illegal in Pacific Grove, California, to threaten or kill a butterfly."

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Grove,_California#Environmental_features_and_geography

Response last updated by CmdrK on Aug 30 2016.
Oct 19 2005, 12:14 PM
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queproblema
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"City Ordinance No. 352 makes it a misdemeanor to kill or threaten a butterfly, punishable by a $1000 fine."

Pacific Grove seems to be to monarch butterflies what San Juan Capistrano is to swallows.

link http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_City_Ordinance_No_352_in_Pacific_Grove_California?#slide=1

Response last updated by CmdrK on Aug 30 2016.
Oct 17 2007, 10:50 PM
MonkeyOnALeash star
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MonkeyOnALeash star

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And here it is/they are, in living color.

link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk52oGZQx1I

link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRyJcwqMs_I

And here is the "other end" of the migration.

link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2Qx93RChhQ

Oct 18 2007, 1:24 AM
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