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§ 4-747. Possession, sale, or distribution of shark fins prohibited

West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural ResourcesEffective: October 1, 2013

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Natural Resources
Title 4. Fish and Fisheries (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 7. Licensing, Regulation, and Supervision of Fishing and Fisheries in Tidal Waters (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2013
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 4-747
§ 4-747. Possession, sale, or distribution of shark fins prohibited
Currentness
Definitions
(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)(i) “Shark” means any species of the subclass Elasmobranchii.
(ii) “Shark” does not include smooth-hounds, spiny dogfish, or species in the superorder Batoidea.
(3) “Shark fin” means the raw, dried, or otherwise processed detached fin or tail of a shark.
Possession, sale, or distribution of shark fins prohibited
(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a person may not possess, sell, offer for sale, trade, or distribute a shark fin.
(2) A person may possess a shark fin if:
(i) The person holds the appropriate State or federal license or permit authorizing the taking or landing of a shark for recreational or commercial purposes;
(ii) The shark fin is taken from a shark that the person has taken or landed; and
(iii) The shark fin is taken in a manner consistent with the person's license.
(3) A museum, college, or university may possess a shark fin if the shark fin is used solely for display or research purposes.
Regulations
(c) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 296, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2013, c. 297, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 4-747, MD NAT RES § 4-747
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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