Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell 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.
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityFishesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesWildlife conservation and habitat protection
To prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-1456| House
| Updated: 4/17/2018
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell 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.
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityFishesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesWildlife conservation and habitat protection