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NY A10204

Bill

Status

Passed

7/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Alicia Hyndman

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage weakfish (Cynoscion regalis) until December 31, 2019 (previously set to expire December 31, 2016).

  • 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.

  • Requires all weakfish management regulations to comply with Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission fishery management plans and Federal Fishery Conservation and Management Act provisions.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules6/14/2016
Environmental Conservation5/16/2016

Full Bill Text

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