HR 17641 · 93th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to protect juvenile and egg-bearing spiny rock lobsters.

Introduced 1974-12-16· Sponsored by Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.(1974-12-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Makes it unlawful for a person to engage in specified activities with respect to any spiny rock lobster, including to: (1) import or export any such lobster; (2) take any such lobster upon the high seas; and (3) sell in interstate or foreign commerce any such lobster. States that any importation or possession of a catch of spiny rock lobster which exceeds specified percentages of egg-bearing female and juvenile lobsters shall be presumed to be an importation or possession in violation of this Act. Imposes fines and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes inspections of crates, their contents, and accompanying documentation for purposes of enforcement of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats