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NY S04948
Bill
Status
6/16/2010
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Lanza
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the commercial taking of striped bass from the Hudson River between the George Washington Bridge in New York City and the Federal Dam at Troy, including tributary waters up to the first impassable barrier
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Defines "taking of striped bass for commercial purposes" as capturing striped bass by any means for purposes of purchasing, selling, trading, bartering, or offering such fish for sale or trade
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Requires that striped bass unintentionally caught in violation of this prohibition be immediately returned to the water without unnecessary injury
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Permits the lawful recreational taking of striped bass by angling, which remains unaffected by the commercial prohibition
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Takes effect 120 days after enactment and expires on April 1, 2013, when the amendments are automatically repealed
Legislative Description
Prohibits the taking of striped bass from the Hudson river for commercial purposes; defines the pertinent portions of the Hudson river and "taking of striped bass for commercial purposes"; does not prohibit lawful taking of striped bass by angling for recreational purposes; provides for expiration and repeal of amendments on April 1, 2013.
Last Action
referred to codes
6/16/2010