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NY S09303
Bill
Status
5/13/2022
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Thomas
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AI Summary
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Extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage blackfish (Tautoga onitis) regulations from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2025
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Authorizes DEC to establish regulations including size limits, catch and possession limits, seasons, closed areas, permit requirements, recordkeeping, fishing effort restrictions, and transportation and sale requirements
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Requires all blackfish regulations to be no less restrictive than existing environmental conservation law requirements
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Mandates DEC regulations remain consistent with Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission fishery management plans and Federal Fishery Conservation and Management Act provisions
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage blackfish.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A10161
5/24/2022