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NY A10109

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Steven Englebright

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage blackfish (Tautoga onitis) from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2019
  • Authorizes DEC to establish regulations for blackfish management including size limits, catch limits, seasons, closed areas, gear restrictions, and permit requirements
  • Requires all blackfish regulations to be no less restrictive than existing requirements and consistent with Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and Federal Fishery Conservation and Management Act standards
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage blackfish until December 31, 2019.

Last Action

signed chap.140

7/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/14/2016
Environmental Conservation5/11/2016

Full Bill Text

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