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IL HB4119

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/2/2012

Primary Sponsor

Sara Feigenholtz

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits possession, sale, offer for sale, trade, or distribution of shark fins in Illinois effective January 1, 2013
  • Defines "shark" as any species of the subclass Elasmobranchii and "shark fin" as raw, dried, or otherwise processed detached fins or tails of sharks
  • Allows a six-month grace period until July 1, 2013 for persons to possess, sell, or distribute shark fins that were in their possession on January 1, 2013
  • Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code by adding Section 5-30

Legislative Description

SHARK FIN BAN

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0733

7/2/2012

Committee Referrals

Environment4/11/2012
Assignments3/21/2012
Consumer Protection2/6/2012
Rules1/25/2012

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