Bill > S07769

This bill extends the authority of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to regulate oyster management for an additional two years, from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2027. Specifically, the bill amends the existing environmental conservation law to allow the department to continue establishing and enforcing regulations related to oyster harvesting, which include setting size limits, catch and possession limits, defining open and closed fishing seasons, designating closed areas, and creating rules about fishing methods, permits, recordkeeping, fishing effort, gear usage, and transportation and sale of oysters. The proposed change maintains the existing regulatory framework but simply pushes forward the expiration date of these management powers. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, ensuring continuous regulatory oversight of oyster harvesting in New York State waters.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7769