Shark Conservation Act of 2000

Summary

Shark Conservation Act of 2000 - Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to make it unlawful for any person to engage in shark-finning, or to land the fins of a shark that were taken by shark-finning. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that shark fins landed from a fishing vessel or found on board a fishing vessel were taken by shark-finning. Sets forth provisions concerning; (1) the promulgation of regulations; (2) international negotiations; (3) reporting requirements; (4) import certification procedures; (5) research; (6) a cooperative research program with the commercial longline industry; and (7) international cooperation and assistance. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 29 June 2000

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 29 June 2000

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 29 June 2000

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