LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 16, 2015 TO: Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1579 by Lucio III (Relating to the sale and purchase of shark fins or products derived from shark fins; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend portions of the Parks and Wildlife code relating to saltwater fishing criminal offenses. The bill would prohibit buying or selling shark fins or possessing any finfish, other than broadbill swordfish or king mackerel, with the tail removed unless the fish has been processed and delivered to its final destination or a wholesale or retail dealer.Based on information provided by the Parks and Wildlife Department, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill can be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:802 Parks and Wildlife Department LBB Staff: UP, SZ, MWl
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 16, 2015
TO: Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1579 by Lucio III (Relating to the sale and purchase of shark fins or products derived from shark fins; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB1579 by Lucio III (Relating to the sale and purchase of shark fins or products derived from shark fins; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB1579 by Lucio III (Relating to the sale and purchase of shark fins or products derived from shark fins; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
HB1579 by Lucio III (Relating to the sale and purchase of shark fins or products derived from shark fins; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend portions of the Parks and Wildlife code relating to saltwater fishing criminal offenses. The bill would prohibit buying or selling shark fins or possessing any finfish, other than broadbill swordfish or king mackerel, with the tail removed unless the fish has been processed and delivered to its final destination or a wholesale or retail dealer.Based on information provided by the Parks and Wildlife Department, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill can be absorbed within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 802 Parks and Wildlife Department
802 Parks and Wildlife Department
LBB Staff: UP, SZ, MWl
UP, SZ, MWl