Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

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46 cosponsors · 38 D, 6 R, 2 I

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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.

What it does: CRS summary · Reported to Senate · Dec 12, 2019

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

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.

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About this bill and sources

Official title: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

Latest action (Dec 12, 2019): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 325.

Policy area: Animals · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 26, 2019

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.