United States · Bill · S
S. 1106 (117th)
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021
Introduced
13 April 2021
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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14 January 2025
Summary
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 20 21 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.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 April 2021
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 April 2021
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 13 April 2021
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1106
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/s/1106