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NY A07528

NY A07528
Relates to the management, development, and funding of the commercial shellfish aquaculture industry; establishes a director of aquacultural and maricultural resources position in the department of agriculture and markets.


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Introduced
05/25/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, the environmental conservation law, and the state finance law, in relation to management and development of the commercial shellfish aquaculture industry

AI Summary

This bill amends several laws to establish a director of aquacultural and maricultural resources position in the Department of Agriculture and Markets to aid in the promotion and marketing of finfish and shellfish derived from commercial fishing or aquacultural activities. It also encourages the development of aquaculture, including shellfish, to relieve pressure on and enhance wild stocks and to support the growth of industries involved with aquaculture, mariculture, or the commercial and recreational harvesting of marine resources. Additionally, it directs the Department of Environmental Conservation to use moneys from the marine resources account to develop industries involved with the commercial and recreational harvesting of marine resources, including the commercial shellfish aquaculture industry.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to agriculture (on 01/03/2024)

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