NY A09289

Establishes a moratorium requiring the Department of Environmental Conservation to hold at least two public hearings in areas with mute swan populations before adopting any management plan for mute swans (cygnus olor).

Mandates a minimum 45-day public comment period following the last public hearing, with adequate public notice provided beforehand.

Requires any management plan to prioritize non-lethal management techniques, document the scientific basis for population projections and environmental damage, include a public education component, and respond to all substantive public comments.

Takes effect immediately and expires two years after the effective date, at which point the moratorium provisions are repealed.