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NY S07058
Bill
Status
5/26/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Thomas
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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, 2024 (previously set to expire December 31, 2021).
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Allows the department to implement conservation measures affecting lobster landings based on recommendations from respective Area Lobster Conservation Management Teams under the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Lobster.
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Updates the expiration date in Chapter 305 of the Laws of 2013 from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2024 for subdivision 17 of section 13-0329 of the 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 American lobster; makes provisions relating to the effectiveness thereof.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A7392
6/3/2021