An Act to prohibit any person from possessing, selling offering for sale, trading, or distributing shark fins in the CNMI (P.L. 17-27). País/Territorio Islas Marianas Sept. (EUA) Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2011 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Alimentación y nutrición, Pesca Palabra clave Pesca marítima Manejo y conservación pesquera Peces cartilaginosos Protecíon de las especies Productos pesqueros Comercio interior Infracciones/sanciones Área geográphica Micronesia, Oceania, Pacífico Sur Resumen 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. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.cnmileg.gov.mp