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S.1106: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced April 13, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 13, 2021
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
46 (41 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 13, 2021
Bill Summary
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 13, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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April 13, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Cory Booker (D-N.J.) |