Senate Bill 1106
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 13, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1106
Congress
117
Policy Area
Animals
Animals
Primary focus of measure is animal protection; human-animal relationships; wildlife conservation and habitat protection; veterinary medicine. Measures concerning endangered or threatened species may fall under Environmental Protection policy area. Measures concerning wildlife refuge matters may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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.
April 13, 2021
04/13/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
04/13/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:22 PM