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NY A10204
Bill
Status
7/21/2016
Primary Sponsor
Alicia Hyndman
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AI Summary
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Extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage weakfish (Cynoscion regalis) until December 31, 2019 (previously set to expire December 31, 2016).
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Authorizes the department to establish regulations covering size limits, catch and possession limits, seasons, closed areas, gear restrictions, permit requirements, recordkeeping, fishing effort standards, and transportation and sale requirements.
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Requires all weakfish management regulations to comply with Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission fishery management plans and Federal Fishery Conservation and Management Act provisions.
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Effective immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage weakfish.
Last Action
signed chap.148
7/21/2016