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NY S07996
Bill
Status
12/21/2018
Primary Sponsor
Philip Boyle
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AI Summary
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Extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to adopt regulations for American lobster management in Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Areas One through Five and Outer Cape Cod until December 31, 2021 (previously December 31, 2018).
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Authorizes the department to implement conservation measures affecting lobster landings based on recommendations from each Area's Lobster Conservation Management Team and the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Lobster.
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Updates the expiration date of subdivision 17 of section 13-0329 of the environmental conservation law from December 31, 2018 to December 31, 2021.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage lobster.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.443
12/21/2018