NY S07300

Repeals Article 23 of the economic development law relating to the establishment of a New York seafood marketing task force.

Requires state agencies (Department of Agriculture and Markets, Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Economic Development, and Department of State) to convene roundtable meetings with relevant seafood industry stakeholders by September 1, 2018.

Mandates at least one roundtable meeting in Long Island, New York City, and the lower Hudson Valley, with at least two meetings on Long Island; all meetings must be open to the public with advance notice of agenda and location.

Directs roundtable discussions to address increasing resources for local fishermen and aquaculturists, promoting seafood marketing and sustainability, reviewing best practices from other states, and identifying consumer education opportunities.

Requires state agencies to submit a written report with findings and recommendations on seafood research, marketing, and expansion opportunities to the governor and legislature by September 30, 2019, with all provisions expiring October 1, 2019.