Fisheries Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-14)

Marginal note:Importation and exportation

• 32.1 (1) No person shall import into Canada or export from Canada, or attempt to so import or export, any shark fins or parts of shark fins that are not attached to a shark carcass except in accordance with a permit issued under subsection (2).

• Marginal note:Issuance of permit

  (2) The Minister may issue a permit authorizing the importation or exportation into or from Canada of any shark fins or parts of shark fins that are not attached to a shark carcass and impose any conditions that the Minister considers appropriate in the permit

  • (a) if the importation or exportation is for the purpose of scientific research relating to shark conservation; and

  • (b) if, in the Minister’s opinion, the scientific research is likely to benefit the survival of any shark species or is required to enhance the chances of survival of any shark species in the wild.

• Marginal note:Amendment, suspension or cancellation

  (3) The Minister may amend, suspend or cancel a permit issued under subsection (2).