HOUSE 614116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019

Last Action: 2/6/2019

Actions

2019-02-06Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
2019-01-16Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2019-01-16Introduced in House
2019-01-16Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-01-16 (00)

Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019

This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark parts or any product containing shark parts. A person may possess a shark part 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.

Subjects

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

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