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To prohibit the sale of shark parts, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-2463| House 
| Updated: 5/24/2017
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2017 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark parts or any product containing shark parts. A person may possess a shark part 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.
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Timeline
May 16, 2017
Introduced in House
May 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
  • May 16, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • May 16, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • May 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

Animals

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1456: To prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-793: Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityFishesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesWildlife conservation and habitat protection

To prohibit the sale of shark parts, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-2463| House 
| Updated: 5/24/2017
Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2017 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark parts or any product containing shark parts. A person may possess a shark part 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.
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Timeline
May 16, 2017
Introduced in House
May 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
  • May 16, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • May 16, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • May 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Animals

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1456: To prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-793: Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityFishesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesWildlife conservation and habitat protection