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§ 498.257

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(1) As used in this section:\n(a) 'Shark fin' means the raw or dried fin or tail of a shark.\n(b) 'Spiny dogfish' means a shark belonging to the family Squalidae in the order Squaliformes that has two spines, one anterior to each dorsal fin, and that does not have an anal fin.\n(2) A person may not possess, sell or offer for sale, trade or distribute a shark fin in this state.\n(3) This section does not apply to:\n(a) A person who possesses, sells or offers for sale, trades or distributes a shark fin from a spiny dogfish that was legally taken or landed under rules adopted by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and in accordance with federal regulations; and\n(b) A person who holds a license or permit issued by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife under the wildlife laws to take a shark and who possesses, sells or offers for sale, trades or distributes a shark fin consistent with the terms of that license or permit. [2011 c.371 §4]