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NY S03004
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/18/2017
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth LaValle
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AI Summary
- Amends Environmental Conservation Law section 13-0347 to change the closed season for taking striped bass in New York marine waters from December 15 to January 1 through April 15
- Prohibits catching or landing striped bass in tidal waters of New York State, including the Hudson River from the Battery to the George Washington Bridge, during the closed season
- Allows possession of striped bass imported into New York by non-boat means during the closed season if the fish meet legal minimum size requirements
- Requires striped bass unintentionally caught in violation of the closed season to be returned to water immediately without unnecessary injury
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits the taking of striped bass during the period of January 1 to April 15; changes from December 15.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018
Committee Referrals
Rules6/20/2018
Environmental Conservation1/3/2018
Rules6/21/2017
Environmental Conservation1/18/2017
Full Bill Text
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