To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters that are taken for subsistence purposes.

This bill changes the Marine Mammal Protection Act to address northern sea otters from the Southcentral and Southeast Alaska stocks that are taken for subsistence purposes under existing law. It would state that the Act does not prohibit transporting, buying, selling, or offering to buy or sell the pelts of these otters. It would also state that the Act does not prohibit transporting, buying, selling, or exporting handicrafts, garments, or art made from these pelts. This would apply whether the items are traditional or contemporary, and whether or not they are significantly altered.

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Sponsors

• Nicholas J. Begich III Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors