legislation: 117-s-1106

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117-s-1106 117 s 1106 Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021 Animals 2021-04-13 2021-04-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] NJ D B001288 46 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 violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater. 2023-01-11T13:49:22Z  

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