The topic arose at the recent Northern California club meeting. Ivory will be illegal to sell as of July 1 in the Golden State. (Or at least we believe that, unless and until court action declares anything otherwise.) Straight from the Elephant's mouth:

http://www.mercurynews.com/science/ci_28920271/elephant-ivory-nearly-all-sales-california-banned-after

Could this explain why ivory chips (whether genuine or so-called FAKE) are suddenly appearing for sale?

Oh, we can still have Ivory Soap, I hope. Bath time!