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115th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1887
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 4, 2017Mr. Diaz-Balart (for himself and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To amend the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 to clarify an exemption for traditional fisheries
and markets.
1.
Clarification of Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 exemption
(a)
Clarification
Section 4(c)(1) of the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 (16 U.S.C. 1827a(c)(1)) is amended by inserting and retained after landed.
(b)
Deadline for regulations
The Secretary of Commerce shall issue a final rule implementing the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 (16 U.S.C. 1827a), as amended by this Act, not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.