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Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 30, 2017Animals
S. 793

Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Nov 27, 2018)

Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017

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.

What just happenedNov 27, 2018

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 27, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675.

  2. Nov 27, 2018Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-388.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Nov 27, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-388.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  4. May 18, 2017Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  5. Mar 30, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. Mar 30, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Nov 27, 20181

Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017

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.

Introduced in SenateMar 30, 2017

Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017

This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, or transport shark fins or any product containing shark 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.

Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 — Informed