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NJ A1661

NJ A1661
Changes law regulating size limits of lobsters.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends current law authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to regulate the size limits of lobsters caught for commercial and personal use by clarifying that these size limits would apply only to lobsters taken from the marine waters of the State.

AI Summary

This bill amends current law to clarify that the size limits on lobsters set by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) apply only to lobsters taken from the marine waters of the State, and not to lobsters imported, exported, or sold in New Jersey from other locations. The bill aims to provide more specific regulation of the lobster fishery in the State in accordance with state policy.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Food Security Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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