Bill > S07862

This bill extends the authority of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to manage blackfish (Tautoga onitis) until December 31, 2028, instead of the previous expiration date of December 31, 2025. The bill allows the DEC to continue establishing regulations for blackfish, including setting size limits, catch and possession limits, defining open and closed fishing seasons, creating closed areas, and regulating fishing methods, permits, recordkeeping, fishing effort, gear, transportation, possession, and sale. These regulations must be consistent with existing legal requirements and align with fishery management plans developed by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the Federal Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The key change is simply extending the department's management authority by three additional years, ensuring continued oversight of blackfish fisheries in New York State waters.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7862