Critics say that the law has only been adopted as a sop to the powerful Green Party faction on the local council, and say that it will harm the local economy. They say that it will prevent amusement park owners from giving away goldfish, chicks and rabbits as prizes. Pet shops will be compelled to ensure that cages, coops and hutches have non-slip surfaces that are sheltered from the sun and wind, and that the animals are displayed in their windows for limited periods.