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NY S07263

Bill

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 weakfish (Cynoscion regalis) from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2019

  • Authorizes the department to establish regulations for weakfish management including size limits, catch and possession limits, seasons, closed areas, gear restrictions, permit requirements, and recordkeeping

  • Requires any regulations to be no less restrictive than existing requirements in environmental conservation law

  • Requires regulations to comply with fishery management plans adopted by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the Federal Fishery Conservation and Management Act

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage weakfish.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A10204

6/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation4/12/2016

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