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NY A10161

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/30/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jaime Williams

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage blackfish (Tautoga onitis) from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2025
  • Authorizes the department to establish regulations for blackfish management including size limits, catch and possession limits, seasons, closed areas, fishing gear restrictions, and permit requirements
  • Requires all blackfish regulations to be no less restrictive than existing environmental conservation law requirements and consistent with Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and federal Fishery Conservation and Management Act standards
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage blackfish.

Last Action

signed chap.297

6/30/2022

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation5/11/2022
Rules5/9/2022
Environmental Conservation5/4/2022

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