S 877
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, prohibits the sale, possession, transport, and purchase of shark fins and products containing them, with limited exceptions for dogfish fins. The bill aims to protect sharks, which are facing declining populations and are threatened by the global shark fin trade. It establishes penalties for violations and includes a review by the Secretary of Commerce to assess the dogfish fin exemption in 2027.
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Angus S., Jr. King
Benjamin L. Cardin
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