An Act to prohibit any person from possessing, selling offering for sale, trading, or distributing shark fins in the CNMI (P.L. 17-27). Country/Territory Northern Mariana Is. (USA) Document type Legislation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Cartilaginous fishes Protection of species Fish products Internal trade Offences/penalties Geographical area Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act provides for measures to for the protection of sharks from commercial overfishing. It prohibits the possession, sale or otherwise trade in shark fins, except for subsistence and research purposes (with a valid license or permit issued by the Department of Lands and Natural Resources). The Department may adopt Rules and Regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act necessary for the purposes of this Act. Full text English Website www.cnmileg.gov.mp