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CT HB05251

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/23/2019

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits possession, sale, offering for sale, trading, or distribution of shark fins removed from sharks in violation of federal law
  • Penalties include fines up to $2,000 and/or imprisonment up to one year
  • Exempts smooth-hound sharks and spiny dogfish from the prohibition
  • Takes effect October 1, 2019
  • Received Joint Favorable Substitute from ENV Committee and Joint Favorable from JUD Committee

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting The Sale, Trade Or Distribution Of Shark Fins In The State.

Last Action

File Number 999

5/28/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/17/2019
Environment1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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