Definition of ag-gag in English:

ag-gag

adjective

US informal

Denoting legislation that prohibits covert documentation or investigation of conditions in the farming industry (used chiefly by opponents of such legislation)
a handful of states have introduced ag-gag bills that make it illegal to take photographs or videos of farms without farmer consent
Example sentencesExamples
- The press release maintains these "ag-gag laws" will "perpetuate animal abuse".
- 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.
- In New York a similar 'ag-gag' bill was announced later.
- In several states, harsh regulations known as "ag-gag" laws criminalize unauthorized photography inside these facilities.
- Mackay says ag-gag laws may also be ineffective because of the determination of animal rights activists.
- Kentucky is the most recent state to throw out an ag-gag proposal following rejections in 11 other states.
- "The Canadian agriculture sector is committed to opening the barn door, not closing it, and 'ag-gag' laws would contradict that commitment."
- She was on public property while recording the video, but ag-gag laws treat trespassing and recording on facility property as a crime.
- Iowa, Utah and Missouri passed "ag-gag" bills last year.

Origin

1960s (originally in reference to a proposed rule restricting the release of information by the US Department of Agriculture): from ag¹ and gag¹.

Definition of ag-gag in US English:

ag-gag

adjective

US informal

Denoting legislation that prohibits covert documentation or investigation of conditions in the farming industry (used chiefly by opponents of such legislation)
a handful of states have introduced ag-gag bills that make it illegal to take photographs or videos of farms without farmer consent
Example sentencesExamples
- The first-ever ag-gag prosecution, involving a woman who took roadside videos of cows at a slaughterhouse, was announced this week.
- In New York a similar 'ag-gag' bill was announced later.
- "The Canadian agriculture sector is committed to opening the barn door, not closing it, and 'ag-gag' laws would contradict that commitment."
- In Tennessee, where undercover videos have spotlighted chicken farms, an ag-gag bill is now awaiting the Governor's decision.
- Mackay says ag-gag laws may also be ineffective because of the determination of animal rights activists.
- Kentucky is the most recent state to throw out an ag-gag proposal following rejections in 11 other states.
- Iowa, Utah and Missouri passed "ag-gag" bills last year.
- 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 press release maintains these "ag-gag laws" will "perpetuate animal abuse".

Origin

1960s (originally in reference to a proposed rule restricting the release of information by the US Department of Agriculture): from ag and gag.

单词	ag-gag
释义	Definition of ag-gag in English: ag-gag adjective US informal Denoting legislation that prohibits covert documentation or investigation of conditions in the farming industry (used chiefly by opponents of such legislation) a handful of states have introduced ag-gag bills that make it illegal to take photographs or videos of farms without farmer consent Example sentencesExamples The press release maintains these "ag-gag laws" will "perpetuate animal abuse". 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. In New York a similar 'ag-gag' bill was announced later. In several states, harsh regulations known as "ag-gag" laws criminalize unauthorized photography inside these facilities. Mackay says ag-gag laws may also be ineffective because of the determination of animal rights activists. Kentucky is the most recent state to throw out an ag-gag proposal following rejections in 11 other states. "The Canadian agriculture sector is committed to opening the barn door, not closing it, and 'ag-gag' laws would contradict that commitment." She was on public property while recording the video, but ag-gag laws treat trespassing and recording on facility property as a crime. Iowa, Utah and Missouri passed "ag-gag" bills last year. Origin 1960s (originally in reference to a proposed rule restricting the release of information by the US Department of Agriculture): from ag¹ and gag¹. Definition of ag-gag in US English: ag-gag adjective US informal Denoting legislation that prohibits covert documentation or investigation of conditions in the farming industry (used chiefly by opponents of such legislation) a handful of states have introduced ag-gag bills that make it illegal to take photographs or videos of farms without farmer consent Example sentencesExamples The first-ever ag-gag prosecution, involving a woman who took roadside videos of cows at a slaughterhouse, was announced this week. In New York a similar 'ag-gag' bill was announced later. "The Canadian agriculture sector is committed to opening the barn door, not closing it, and 'ag-gag' laws would contradict that commitment." In Tennessee, where undercover videos have spotlighted chicken farms, an ag-gag bill is now awaiting the Governor's decision. Mackay says ag-gag laws may also be ineffective because of the determination of animal rights activists. Kentucky is the most recent state to throw out an ag-gag proposal following rejections in 11 other states. Iowa, Utah and Missouri passed "ag-gag" bills last year. 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 press release maintains these "ag-gag laws" will "perpetuate animal abuse". Origin 1960s (originally in reference to a proposed rule restricting the release of information by the US Department of Agriculture): from ag and gag.
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