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NY S07070

NY S07070
Relates to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage striped bass.


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Introduced
05/26/2021
In Committee
05/26/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage striped bass

AI Summary

This bill extends the authority of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to manage striped bass until December 31, 2024. The department is authorized to set regulations on striped bass fishing, including size limits, catch and possession limits, seasons, closed areas, and restrictions on fishing methods and gear. These regulations must be at least as restrictive as existing state law and consistent with fishery management plans adopted by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the federal Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A7393 (on 06/02/2021)

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