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NY S07308

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/13/2016

Primary Sponsor

Philip Boyle

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2019.

  • Authorizes the department to establish regulations for bluefish management including size limits, catch and possession limits, seasons, closed areas, gear restrictions, permits, recordkeeping requirements, and transportation and sale requirements.

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

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A10203

6/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation4/13/2016

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