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NY A10177

Bill

Status

Passed

7/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Steven Otis

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • 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

  • Permits DEC to establish restrictions on fishing methods, permit requirements, recordkeeping, gear specifications, and transportation and sale requirements for clams

  • Requires all DEC clam management regulations to be no less restrictive than existing requirements under Environmental Conservation Law

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation5/11/2022
Rules5/9/2022
Environmental Conservation5/5/2022

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