Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021

1/11/2023, 1:49 PM

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.

Congress
117

Number
S - 1106

Introduced on
2021-04-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/13/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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 violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Animals

Potential Impact
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Civil actions and liability
Fishes
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/13/2021

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 f...


Latest Action4/13/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.