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AB 376 - Prohibiting the Sale of Shark Fins - Key Vote

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Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (25-9) - (Key vote)

Title: Prohibiting the Sale of Shark Fins

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Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the sale, trade or possession of shark fins or tails.

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-Prohibits the possession, sale, trade, or distribution of shark fins or tails (Sec. 2). -Defines "shark fin" as any of the following (Sec. 2):
    -The raw, dried, or otherwise processed detached fin of a shark; or -The raw, dried, or otherwise processed detached tail of a shark.
-Exempts individuals who hold a license or permit from the Department of Fish and Game to possess shark fins for scientific, educational, recreational, or commercial purposes from the provisions of this act (Sec. 2). -Authorizes restaurants to possess, sell, offer for sale, trade, or distribute shark fins possessed by that restaurant that are prepared for consumption until January 1, 2013 (Sec. 2).
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Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (65-8) -

Title: Prohibiting the Sale of Shark Fins

Legislation - Introduced (House) -

Title: Prohibiting the Sale of Shark Fins

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