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NY S07262

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/12/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jack Martins

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Origin

Senate

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, permit requirements, recordkeeping, fishing gear restrictions, and transportation/sale rules
  • Requires all blackfish regulations to be no less restrictive than existing state law 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

SUBSTITUTED BY A10109

6/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation4/12/2016

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