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Maryland Code, Natural Resources § 4-747

Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(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.

(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.

(c) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement this section.

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