California Fish and Game Code Section 2021
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2021. (a) As used in this section "shark fin" means the raw, dried,
or otherwise processed detached fin, or the raw, dried, or otherwise
processed detached tail, of an elasmobranch.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (c), (d), and
(e), it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, sell, offer for
sale, trade, or distribute a shark fin.
(c) Any person who holds a license or permit pursuant to Section
1002 may possess a shark fin or fins consistent with that license or
permit.
(d) Any person who holds a license or permit issued by the
department to take or land sharks for recreational or commercial
purposes may possess a shark fin or fins consistent with that license
or permit.
(e) Before January 1, 2013, any restaurant may possess, sell,
offer for sale, trade, or distribute a shark fin possessed by that
restaurant, as of January 1, 2012, that is prepared for consumption.
Section: 2021
Last modified: February 22, 2013
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