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Introduced
10/17/2019
10/17/2019
In Committee
10/30/2019
10/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/19/2020
03/19/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to shark fins; amending s. 379.2426, 2 F.S.; prohibiting the import, export, and sale of 3 shark fins; providing applicability; providing an 4 effective date. 5
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the import, export, and sale of shark fins in Florida, with some exceptions for commercial fishermen and seafood dealers who hold valid federal shark fishing permits as of January 1, 2020. The bill also prohibits the possession or landing of separated shark fins in Florida waters, unless authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or the fins have been prepared for display. Violations of these provisions can result in criminal penalties and administrative fines, as well as the suspension or revocation of fishing licenses.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (22)
Kristin Jacobs (D)*,
James Buchanan (R),
Joe Casello (D),
Dan Daley (D),
Nicholas Duran (D),
Joy Goff-Marcil (D),
Mike Gottlieb (D),
Erin Grall (R),
Sam Killebrew (R),
Chip LaMarca (R),
Ralph Massullo (R),
Amy Mercado (D),
Toby Overdorf (R),
Cindy Polo (D),
Sharon Pritchett (D),
Rick Roth (R),
Carlos Smith (D),
Richard Stark (D),
Cyndi Stevenson (R),
Clovis Watson (D),
Jennifer Webb (D),
Matt Willhite (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Laid on Table - Companion bill(s) CS/CS/CS/SB 680 passed (on 03/09/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/401 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/401/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #021961 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/401/Amendment/021961/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/401/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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