S. 793
IntroducedShark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675.
11/27/2018 • Senate
Summary
Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017
This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, or transport shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances.
Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The maximum civil penalty for each violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater.
Reported to Senate with amendment(s) • 11/27/2018
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Originated in the Senate
Introduced
March 30, 2017
Committee Review
May 18, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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