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NY S09299

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/13/2022

Primary Sponsor

John Brooks

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Environmental Conservation Law Section 13-0340-a to extend the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage weakfish (Cynoscion regalis) from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2025

  • Permits the department to establish regulations for weakfish management including size limits, catch and possession limits, seasons, closed areas, gear restrictions, permits, recordkeeping, and transportation and sale requirements

  • Requires all weakfish regulations to be at least as restrictive as existing law and consistent with Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission management plans and Federal Fishery Conservation and Management Act requirements

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A10200

5/24/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules5/23/2022
Environmental Conservation5/13/2022

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