Section 498.257 - Prohibition on possession, sale, trade or distribution of shark fins; exceptions(1) As used in this section:(a) "Shark fin" means the raw or dried fin or tail of a shark.(b) "Spiny dogfish" means a shark belonging to the family Squalidae in the order Squaliformes that has two spines, one anterior to each dorsal fin, and that does not have an anal fin.(2) A person may not possess, sell or offer for sale, trade or distribute a shark fin in this state.(3) This section does not apply to: (a) A person who possesses, sells or offers for sale, trades or distributes a shark fin from a spiny dogfish that was legally taken or landed under rules adopted by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and in accordance with federal regulations; and(b) A person who holds a license or permit issued by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife under the wildlife laws to take a shark and who possesses, sells or offers for sale, trades or distributes a shark fin consistent with the terms of that license or permit.