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NY S08565

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth LaValle

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to regulate crab management through December 31, 2019 (changed from December 31, 2018)
  • Authorizes DEC to establish regulations for all crab types including horseshoe crabs covering size limits, catch/possession limits, seasons, closed areas, and fishing gear requirements
  • Requires any DEC regulations to be at least as restrictive as existing requirements in environmental conservation law
  • Mandates DEC regulations comply with Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission fishery management plans and applicable Federal Fishery Conservation and Management Act provisions
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to fix by regulation measures for the management of crabs.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A10682

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2018
Environmental Conservation5/10/2018

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