S 946 · 95th Congress · Marine mammal protection
Whale Preservation Act
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.(1977-03-09)
Plain Language Summary
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Whale Preservation Act - Requires the Secretary of Commerce to declare it unlawful for any person foreign or domestic, to conduct whaling activities within the fishery conservation and management zone of the United States with the exception of certain Alaskan natives. Authorizes the Secretary to issue permits to United States citizens to take whales within such zone for purposes of research or display or to enhance whale stock. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for violation of this Act. Outlines the search and seizure procedures authorized by this Act. Sets forth the procedure for disposition of seized cargo.…
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