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NY S06949

NY S06949
Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to restrict the taking of fish, shellfish and crustacea in special management areas.


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Introduced
05/16/2023
In Committee
05/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 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 restrict the taking of fish, shellfish and crustacea in special management areas

AI Summary

This bill extends the authority of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to restrict the taking of fish, shellfish, and crustacea in special management areas until December 31, 2026, instead of the previous expiration date of December 31, 2023. The DEC can adopt regulations to restrict the manner of taking and landing of these marine resources in these designated special management areas, as long as the regulations are consistent with relevant federal and interstate fisheries management plans and the state's marine fisheries conservation and management policy.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A7436 (on 06/01/2023)

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