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NY S07197

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Thomas O'Mara

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to regulate fish management through December 31, 2019 (previously set to expire December 31, 2016).

  • Allows the department to set open seasons, size limits, catch limits, and taking methods for all fish species in state waters by regulation.

  • Excludes marine fish specified in sections 2 and 3 of Environmental Conservation Law § 13-0339 and any fish already regulated under Article 13 of that law.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage fish.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.200

7/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation5/16/2016
Environmental Conservation4/6/2016

Full Bill Text

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