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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 clarifies that any size limits set by the Department of Environmental Protection for lobsters, which are regulations concerning the size of lobsters that can be caught or sold, will only apply to lobsters caught in the marine waters of the State of New Jersey. This means that regulations on importing, exporting, possessing, buying, or selling lobsters based on size will not apply to lobsters caught outside of New Jersey's marine waters.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A277 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/277_I1.HTM |
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