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NY A10177
Bill
Status
7/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Steven Otis
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AI Summary
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Amends Environmental Conservation Law Section 13-0325 to extend the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage clams until December 31, 2025 (previously set to expire December 31, 2022)
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Authorizes DEC to adopt regulations for hard clams (Mercenaria mercenaria), soft clams (Mya arenaria), and razor clams (Ensis sp.) including size limits, catch and possession limits, and open/closed seasons
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Permits DEC to establish restrictions on fishing methods, permit requirements, recordkeeping, gear specifications, and transportation and sale requirements for clams
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Requires all DEC clam management regulations to be no less restrictive than existing requirements under Environmental Conservation Law
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage clams until December 31, 2025.
Last Action
signed chap.369
7/1/2022