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Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
11/1/2022, 6:17 PM
Congressional Summary of S 877
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
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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Current Status of Bill S 877
Bill S 877 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2019. Bill S 877 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 26, 2019. Bill S 877's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 325. as of December 12, 2019
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 877
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
46Democrat Cosponsors
38Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 877
Primary Policy Focus
AnimalsPotential Impact Areas
- Animal protection and human-animal relationships
- Civil actions and liability
- Fishes
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 877
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
A bill to prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 877
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