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DE HB324

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/14/2012

Primary Sponsor

Earl Jaques

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits possession, sale, offer for sale, trade, and distribution of shark fins in Delaware, with exceptions for scientific research permits issued by the Department.

  • Allows separation of shark fins from lawfully-landed sharks during ordinary preparation for consumption, but requires immediate destruction of separated fins.

  • Classifies violations as Class B environmental misdemeanor offenses.

  • Requires the Department to destroy any shark fins seized through enforcement, rather than selling them.

  • Effective date is January 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Finfish.

Last Action

Assigned to Natural Resources & Environmental Control Committee in Senate

6/28/2012

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources & Environmental Control6/28/2012
Natural Resources5/8/2012

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