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Native Americans
Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R) — AK
Summary
This bill prohibits states from imposing bans on marine mammal products produced by Alaska Natives.
Specifically, states may not prohibit the importation, sale, transfer, trade, barter, or possession of marine mammal ivory, marine mammal bone, or baleen legally produced by an Alaska Native as an authentic Alaska Native article of handicrafts and clothing.
Legislative subjects
Alaska; Alaska Natives and Hawaiians; Historical and cultural resources; Mammals; Native Americans; Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Latest action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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