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Introduced
10/28/2019
10/28/2019
In Committee
03/06/2020
03/06/2020
Crossed Over
03/06/2020
03/06/2020
Passed
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/21/2020
09/21/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Citing this act as the "Kristin Jacobs Ocean Conservation Act"; prohibiting the import, export, and sale of shark fins in this state; providing exceptions; requiring the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to evaluate the potential economic impacts to the commercial shark fishing industry in this state; requiring the commission to review the potential impact on shark populations; requiring a report to the Legislature by a specified date; authorizing the Legislature to impose a ban on the domestic production of shark fins based upon the findings of the report, etc.
AI Summary
This bill, the Kristin Jacobs Ocean Conservation Act, prohibits the import, export, and sale of shark fins in Florida, with some exceptions for existing commercial shark fishing and fin processing operations. The bill requires the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to evaluate the potential economic impacts to the commercial shark fishing industry and the potential impact on shark populations, and report its findings to the Legislature by December 31, 2021. Based on the report, the Legislature may impose a ban on the domestic production of shark fins.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Other Sponsors (3)
Commerce and Tourism (Senate), Environment and Natural Resources (Senate), Rules (Senate)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2020-172 (on 09/21/2020)
Official Document
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