eBay bans cross-border ivory sales

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Online auctioneer eBay on Tuesday sided with conservationists by banning international sales of ivory.

"It's the right thing to do," said eBay vice president of policy management Matt Halprin.

People trying to sell ivory products without crossing international borders must prove the offers conform to local laws, according to eBay spokeswoman Nichola Sharpe.

The restrictions take force by the end of this month.

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