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NY A05728

NY A05728
Prohibits the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife on wildlife management areas, state forests, forest preserves, state parks or any other state-owned land that is open for hunting and on land contributing surface water to the New York city water supply.


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Introduced
02/24/2021
In Committee
03/30/2022
Crossed Over
03/30/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Prohibits the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife on wildlife management areas, state forests, forest preserves, state parks or any other state-owned land that is open for hunting and on land contributing surface water to the New York city water supply.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife on wildlife management areas, state forests, forest preserves, state parks, or any other state-owned land that is open for hunting, as well as on land contributing surface water to the New York City water supply. The bill defines "lead ammunition" as any ammunition containing one percent or more of lead by weight. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2023, and authorizes the necessary rules and regulations to be made and completed by that date.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (on 03/30/2022)

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