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NJ S868

NJ S868
Changes law regulating size limits of lobsters.


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Introduced
01/18/2022
In Committee
01/18/2022
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 the current law to clarify that the size limits for lobsters caught for commercial and personal use, as regulated by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), apply only to lobsters taken from the marine waters of the State. The bill specifies that any limitations or restrictions on the import, export, possession, purchase, sale, or offer to purchase or sell lobsters based on size limits set by the DEP's designated Lobster Management Areas shall apply only to lobsters taken from New Jersey's marine waters.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/18/2022)

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