A bill to prohibit sale of shark fins and for other purposes.
Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2016
This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, transport, or trade shark fins or any product containing shark 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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