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NJ S1157

NJ S1157
Changes law regulating size limits of lobsters.


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Introduced
02/08/2016
In Committee
02/08/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 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 by clarifying that the size limits on lobsters set by the Department of Environmental Protection apply only to lobsters taken from the marine waters of the State. The bill specifies that any limitations or restrictions on the import, export, possession, purchase, sale, or offer to purchase or sell lobsters based on these size limits would apply only to lobsters caught in New Jersey's marine waters, not to lobsters from other sources.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 02/08/2016)

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