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NJ S470

NJ S470
Changes law regulating size limits of lobsters.

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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 on lobsters set by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for commercial and personal use apply only to lobsters taken from the marine waters of the State. The existing law authorized the DEP to regulate the size limits of lobsters, and this bill specifies that these size limits do not apply to lobsters imported, exported, or sold outside of the State'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 01/09/2024)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S470
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/470_I1.HTM
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